Tender

Freeze Driers SPC and Software upgrade and support

MHRA

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Tender

23 Jul 2021 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

The MHRA is currently seeking tenders for a project titled "Freeze Driers SPC and Software upgrade and support," which falls under the software-related services industry category. This procurement process is in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 4th August 2021. The contract delivery location is in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, and the total value of the contract is £600,000. The procurement method is classified as selective, specifically through a restricted procedure due to being above threshold, with the contract expected to commence on 20th September 2021 and run until 18th September 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software-related services, particularly those with expertise in upgrading and supporting industrial systems. Companies that have a background in modernising outdated systems and providing ongoing software support would be particularly well-suited to compete in this process. As the MHRA relies heavily on the performance of these freeze dryers for both catalogue products and external contract work, the successful bidder will play a crucial role in ensuring operational efficiency and safety in public health products.

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Notice Title

Freeze Driers SPC and Software upgrade and support

Notice Description

The Schneider Electric industrial freeze dryers (Models CS15, CS100, and CS150) at NIBSC produce all the lyophilised products in the NIBSC catalogue. In addition, the freeze dryers are also used for contract work for external parties. NIBSC Significant revenue is generated per annum through the sale of NIBSC catalogue products and contract work. The current system (Contollers and software) supporting the freeze driers is outdated, no longer supported, and starting to fail. The system needs to be upgraded as soon as possible to ensure business critical activities and the safety of public

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c2d2801-5e86-49d9-9241-e73ed500c64d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Sep 2021 - 18 Sep 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MHRA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
POTTERS BAR
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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