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Aseptic Workstation with integrated Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour (HPV) decontamination equipment for the use in the manufacture of gene therapy drugs/treatments for research and development, education/teaching and training.

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Award

28 Feb 2023 at 15:45

Award

20 Jan 2023 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is procuring an Aseptic Workstation with integrated Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour decontamination equipment for the manufacture of gene therapy drugs. This procurement falls under the Biomedical equipment category and is at the award stage. Key points include the University's establishment of the 'Gene Therapy Innovation Manufacturing Centre', the specific equipment required, and the procurement method being an Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender opportunity at the University of Sheffield presents a chance for businesses involved in the biomedical equipment industry to engage in cutting-edge research and development projects. Companies offering goods related to gene therapy treatments would find this opportunity particularly suited for their expertise. By providing equipment essential for advanced scientific discoveries, businesses have the potential to contribute to life-changing treatments and education programs within the UK's gene therapy sector.

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Notice Title

Aseptic Workstation with integrated Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour (HPV) decontamination equipment for the use in the manufacture of gene therapy drugs/treatments for research and development, education/teaching and training.

Notice Description

The University of Sheffield (UoS) is establishing a new 'Gene Therapy Innovation Manufacturing Centre' (GTIMC) to advance scientific discoveries into life-changing treatments for patients with life threatening diseases. The Sheffield GTIMC will be one of three cutting edge hubs in the UK dedicated to advancing the clinical development of new genetic treatments. This facility opened in the Summer of 2022 and further details can be found at the following link: - https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/news/new-gene-therapy-innovation-centre-advance-scientific-discoveries-life-changing-treatments The UoS requires a Modular Isolator with integrated Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour (HPV) decontamination capability in order to undertake this co-ordinated work in parallel to other UK site - NHS Blood and Transplant (Bristol) working on identical methods and processes. To ensure the consistency of the science and comparability of the process development and results, the same equipment needs to be purchased as the other hub at NHSBT. GTIMC and NHSBT Hubs will use the same manufacturing platform being tech transferred from Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult.

Lot Information

Lot 1

In order to assist with the tech transfer from Catapult the following item is being purchased asap: 1 x Bioquell QUBE Modular Aseptic Workstation with integrated Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour (HPV) decontamination and 1 x Bioquell QUBE System - M-35 The above equipment will be used to furnish two clean rooms. Installation, commissioning, consumables and training

Procurement Information

The University of Sheffield signed an agreement with Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult (CGT Catapult) to tech transfer the Catapult AAV (Adeno-Associated Virus) manufacturing platform to Gene Therapy Innovation and Manufacturing Centre' (GTIMC). This task is one of the milestones under the funding award supporting the establishment of the GTIMC in Sheffield. The milestone must be completed asap. Any delay in the tech transfer will also impact on the milestone related to MHRA accreditation of GTIMC due by end Q4 2023. Using exactly the same equipment as the set up at Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult facilities will minimise delays and reduce time/avoid the need for optimisation of manufacturing protocols at GTIMC and allow us timely and within budget achievement of tech transfer milestones, optimisation using non generic equipment may introduce inconsistent results and invalidate the process which as a result would delay process, characterisation and final production processes. The GTIMC and University of Sheffield will jointly acquire a technology license from CGT Catapult to be able to use their AAV manufacturing platform. This platform was established and optimised based on the processes developed using the proposed list of equipment. A single source is therefore proposed to formalise the solution provided by ECOLAB LTD for the following reasons: - This equipment has been identified and is currently used by CGT Catapult and therefore to not use the same equipment would invalidate the Tech Transfer processes and agreements Furthermore, this specific equipment and supplier was identified by CGT Catapult as the optimum type to produce the results and treatments for the better advancement of the process, deviation from this would require significant lengthy additional optimisation which would significantly delay the process and miss funding milestones and therefore minimise delays and reduce time/avoid the need for optimisation of manufacturing protocols at GTIMC and allow us timely and within budget achievement of tech transfer milestones, optimisation using different equipment may introduce inconsistent results and invalidate the process which as a result would delay process, characterisation and final production processes. Finally, the equipment set out herein will purely for the purpose of research, experiment, study or development within the University and no commercial licence will be held during the lifespan of this equipment. The prime functions of the GTIMC hub is to accelerate translational of gene therapy programs and clinical trials for rare monogenic diseases. To increase the U.K. capacity for GMP clinical vector manufacturing using the catapult process to allow for expansion of U.K. skills and training within the GTIMC space and increase partnerships with other academia which will create a fertile ecosystem for innovation and research excellence in this field across academia.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-039927
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005893-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

38434540 - Biomedical equipment

51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20233 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
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
Jamie Shaw
Contact Email
jamie.shaw@sheffield.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1142221516

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE32 Sheffield

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECOLAB

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