Planning

Freeze Driers SPC and Software upgrade and support

MHRA

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Planning

30 Jun 2021 at 21:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is planning a tender for the upgrade and support of freeze dryers used in producing lyophilised products. The title of the procurement is "Freeze Driers SPC and Software upgrade and support" and falls under the industry category of Information Technology Services. The budget for this project is set at £600,000, with the upgrade to be completed by the end of March 2022. The communication regarding this tender is anticipated on 12 July 2021, and the delivery location is in South Mimms, Potters Bar, UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development and IT services aimed at the health sector. Companies that can provide modernisation solutions for freeze drying technology and ongoing support services would be particularly well-suited to compete. The project not only promises a substantial contract value but also fosters collaboration with a major regulatory agency, thereby enhancing visibility and establishing long-term partnerships in the public sector.

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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 The current system (Contollers and software) supporting the freeze driers is outdated, no longer supported, and starting to fail.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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Upgrade to the contollers and the software for the three freeze driers To be completed before the end of March 22Ongoing support and planned maintainence for the upgraded components for the next 5 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c20a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014998-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

72222300 - Information technology 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
30 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Jul 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MHRA
Contact Name
Jonathan Bowdery
Contact Email
jonathan.bowdery@mhra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

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

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