Tender

Freeze Driers SPC and Software upgrade and support

MEDICINES & HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY

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Tender

23 Jul 2021 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency is currently overseeing a tender for the upgrade and support of Freeze Driers SPC and Software, valued at £600,000. This procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically targeting software packages and information systems, within the health industry. The tender period is set to end on 4th August 2021, with an invitation for the second stage planned for 6th August 2021. The location for delivery is specified to be Blanche Lane, South Mimms, Potters Bar, EN6 3QG, UK, and the procurement is being conducted utilising a selective method under a restricted procedure.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialised in software development, system integration, and maintenance services related to industrial equipment. Companies able to provide innovative solutions to enhance the operational efficiency and reliability of essential medical equipment would be especially well-suited to compete in this tender. Given the age of the current system and its critical role in the production of lyophilised products, successful bidders can expect substantial ongoing work in upgrading and supporting these vital systems over the next five years.

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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 The current system (Contollers and software) supporting the freeze driers is outdated, no longer supported, and starting to fail.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 22. Ongoing support and planned maintainence for the upgraded components for the next 5 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02cb9f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017457-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDICINES & HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY
Contact Name
Jonathan Bowdery
Contact Email
jonathan.bowdery@mhra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2030806000

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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