Award

2167-S - Validation & Process Engineer Contractors -Vaccines Project

CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

31 Aug 2021 at 12:00

Award

31 Aug 2021 at 11:57

Tender

13 May 2021 at 14:26

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves the Centre for Process Innovation Limited (CPI), which is seeking contractors for the Validation & Process Engineer roles as part of its mRNA Vaccine Project. This tender, which is classified under engineering-related scientific and technical services, has entered the award stage. Key aspects include an active procurement type through an open procedure, with a contract budget of £500,000. The submission deadline for bids was set for 1st June 2021. The procurement process has been necessitated by urgent requirements due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in bio/pharmaceutical engineering, particularly those with expertise in cGMP and GAMP. Businesses that possess qualifications and relevant experience in validation and process engineering, particularly in the context of vaccine or pharmaceutical projects, would be well-suited to compete. The accelerated nature of this procurement indicates a keen demand for rapid service delivery, positioning capable suppliers favourably in the market.

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Notice Title

2167-S - Validation & Process Engineer Contractors -Vaccines Project

Notice Description

CPI would like to appoint a contractor for a temporary role for Process Engineer resource to be used for CPI's mRNA Vaccine Project.

Lot Information

Validation Engineer (CSV)

CPI would like to appoint a contractor for a temporary role for Process Engineer resource to be used for CPI's mRNA Vaccine Project.

Renewal: At the contracting authorities discretion

Validation Engineer #1

Bio/Pharmaceutical cGMP & GAMP experienced Validation Engineer with focus on new process equipment.

Validation Engineer #2

Bio/Pharmaceutical cGMP experienced Validation Engineer with primary focus on qualification.

Validation Engineer #3

Bio/Pharmaceutical cGMP & GAMP experienced Validation Engineer with focus on new process equipment.

Validation Engineer #4

Bio/Pharmaceutical cGMP & GAMP experienced Validation Engineer with focus on new process equipment.

Process Engineer #1

Bio/Pharmaceutical cGMP & GAMP experienced IChemE Chartered Process Engineer with ATEX experience.

Procurement Information

No suitable bids were received for Lot 6 of the original open procedure tender 2167. Due to the pricing response being above average for this type of contract, we were unable to accept the only bid we received and therefore none awarded this lot.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b0ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021445-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED
Contact Name
CPI Procurement
Contact Email
e-tendering@uk-cpi.com
Contact Phone
+44 1740625716

Buyer Location

Locality
REDCAR
Postcode
TS10 4RF
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Redcar and Cleveland
Electoral Ward
Dormanstown
Westminster Constituency
Redcar

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS

SCITECH ENGINEERING

SII SERVICES

X4 GROUP

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