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Physico Chemical Laboratory Services

MHRA

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TenderUpdate

22 Mar 2022 at 15:27

Award

21 Mar 2022 at 13:19

Tender

14 Jan 2021 at 23:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is seeking to procure Physico Chemical Laboratory Services with a focus on developing and validating methods for the British Pharmacopoeia, establishing chemical reference standards, and providing testing support for regulatory functions. This tender is currently in the award stage, following a competitive procedure with negotiation. The total contract value is approximately £25.8 million, with significant elements including analytics laboratory testing, production of British Pharmacopoeia Chemical Reference Substances (BPCRS), and related procurement and dispatch services. The contracts are set to be active, with completion and any significant delivery addresses in the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory testing, chemical referencing, and scientific validation services. Companies capable of offering high-quality analytical support, particularly in the healthcare and pharmaceuticals sectors, would be especially well-suited to participate in this bid. The nature of this tender encourages collaboration, meaning that consortium bids may also be welcomed, providing avenues for smaller firms to partner with established players in the industry.

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Notice Title

Physico Chemical Laboratory Services

Notice Description

Physico Chemical Laboratory Services, including,* developing and verifying/validating methods for inclusion in the British Pharmacopoeia monographs* establishing and maintaining Chemical Reference Standards to support these monographs* providing testing support to the regulatory functions of the agency and acting as the Official Medicines Controls Laboratory for chemical testingThis service is made up of 4 elements: 1) Analytics Laboratory Testing, 2) Production of BPCRS (British Pharmacopeia Chemical Reference Substances), 3) Procurement of Candidate Material, 4) Dispatch of the BPCRS.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Physico Chemical Laboratory Services.

* developing and verifying/validating methods for inclusion in the British Pharmacopoeia monographs
* establishing and maintaining Chemical Reference Standards to support these monographs
* providing testing support to the regulatory functions of the agency and acting as the Official Medicines Controls Laboratory for chemical testing

This service is made up of 4 elements:
1) Analytics Laboratory Testing,
2) Production of BPCRS (British Pharmacopeia Chemical Reference Substances),
3) Procurement of Candidate Material,
4) Dispatch of the BPCRS. Additional information: The contract charges from the third year onwards are subject to indexation.

Renewal: 3 potential extensions of 12 months each

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028a8a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007760-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

24000000 - Chemical products

64120000 - Courier services

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,800,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MHRA
Additional Buyers

MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY

Contact Name
Catherine Norris
Contact Email
catherine.norris@nibsc.org
Contact Phone
+44 1707641369

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LGC

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