Planning

Automated Ampoule sealer

MHRA BUYER ORGANISATION

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Planning

03 Aug 2022 at 15:43

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The MHRA Buyer Organisation is initiating a procurement process for an "Automated Ampoule Sealer," aimed at enhancing their laboratory capabilities at the National Institute for Biological Standards and Control located in South Mimms, Hertfordshire. This tender, classified under laboratory, optical and precision equipment, is in the planning stage, with a key engagement deadline set for 25th August 2022. The budget for this project is estimated between £60,000 and £80,000 plus VAT, and the open tender is expected to be published between September and October 2022. The successful delivery and installation of the equipment are to be achieved by February 2023.

This procurement presents opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those with experience in automated systems and compliance with UK and European health and safety standards. Businesses that can offer supportive maintenance services and have a quick response capability will be well-positioned to compete, as significant evaluation weightings will favour those with UK-based support and demonstrable efficiency in servicing needs. The tender criteria highlight a preference for solutions that minimise user intervention while ensuring high operational standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Automated Ampoule sealer

Notice Description

Ampoule sealer - small to medium scale batches Background: The Agency requires an efficient Ampoule sealing solution for its site located at; National Institute for Biological Standards and Control Blanche Lane South Mimms Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 3QG A Centre of the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency The purpose of this early engagement is to check the market and based on that decide the sourcing strategy. Our budget is between PS60,000 - PS80,000 +VAT. We will run an open tender and if approved will aim to publish between September - October 2022. The Agency will use the Atamis e-tendering portal (https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ) to publish this opportunity. If under threshold evaluation criteria will be on; 60% Technical and 40% Price If over threshold; 50% Technical, 40% Price and 10% Social Value Specification: 1. An automated flame sealing station that could deliver batches( 50-2000 containers) of sealed ampoules (currently 2.5ml or 5ml ampoules) with a low level of fail (<=1%) and at a processing rate quicker than 500 per hour. 2. To produce consistent smooth domed hermetic glass seals without any glass fragments or fragility that may then result in post storage cracking/breakage. 3. To be able to lift the closure from the nitrogen-back-filled ampoule just before sealing so as to permit the flame sealing to occur without "popping" due to over pressure and maintaining the oxygen level within the sealed ampoules to below 1% oxygen (as determined by in house non-invasive oxygen measurement). 4. To operate with minimal user intervention other than loading and unloading. 5. To be operable in an ordinary classification laboratory and to have a footprint ideally not exceeding 1.5m x 1.5 m. 6. To require minimal servicing and between batch interventions. 7. To meet all current UK and European standards for health and safety of operation and to operate ideally from single phase power. 8. Due to the nature of the scientific work, we would need UK based support for the unit either by the manufacturer or through an agent. High marks weighting will be awarded for quicker support. 9. Easily changeable parts if this is a requirement between different container sizes. Deadlines: Unit to be deliverable and installed by February 2023 Leadtime will form part of the contract and any deviations might result in contract termination at suppliers cost.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f40996a9-2f93-4adc-836e-3227613fb99d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a134a7f-9c17-480a-a104-77df08081533
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

39299100 - Glass ampoules

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Aug 2022Expired
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
MHRA BUYER ORGANISATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Hertsmere
Electoral Ward
Shenley
Westminster Constituency
Hertsmere

Further Information

Notice Documents

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