Planning

Bulk culture of cell lines

MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY

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Planning

20 Feb 2018 at 15:11

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency is initiating a tender for the bulk culture of cell lines. This procurement process is in the planning stage, and an engagement end date has been set for 16 March 2018. The industry category pertains to primary cells, with the specific location for delivery being Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, England. The agency anticipates requiring the bulk culture of two cell lines annually, with each culture amounting to approximately 1 billion cells. Interested parties can refer to the early engagement notice for further details.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the biopharmaceutical and clinical products sectors, particularly those specialising in cell culture and related therapeutic products. Companies with capabilities in biological manufacturing and cell line development would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency could help these businesses expand their client base and improve their service offerings in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bulk culture of cell lines

Notice Description

The agency is looking to purchase a contract for the bulk culture of cell lines. Typically, we expect to require the bulk culture of two cell lines per year to about 1 x1010 cells each, with cell pellets provided at typically 1 x 108 cells, twice washed in PBS and snap-frozen in 50ml centrifuge tubes before storage at -80degC. Cells will typically be harvested at the end-point of cell cultures. Cell pellets will be sent to NIBSC on dry ice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-da142c97-75e2-4181-8ce3-acb83c1ca11f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ee5a371-f429-43b3-ac59-523805c8cf51
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

31410000 - Primary cells

33693000 - Other therapeutic products

33698000 - Clinical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Mar 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
POTTERS BAR, HERTFORDSHIRE,
Postcode
EN6 3QG
Post Town
Enfield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Hertsmere
Electoral Ward
Shenley
Westminster Constituency
Hertsmere

Further Information

Notice Documents

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