Planning

Bacteriophage Contamination advisory and Specialist Testing Services

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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Planning

29 Sep 2023 at 10:31

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood and Transplant organisation is planning a tender for Bacteriophage Contamination advisory and Specialist Testing Services. The procurement process is in the planning stage. The tender value is £200,000 GBP. The main procurement category is services within the Research laboratory services industry. The initiation of the tender is scheduled for the week of 13th November 2023 with engagement meetings to be held remotely. Interested organisations must send an expression of interest by 20th October 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses offering bacteriophage advisory and specialist testing services to engage with NHS Blood and Transplant. Companies with expertise in phage detection, identification, characterisation, production, and contamination mapping are well-suited to compete. The tender process involves comprehensive services covering various sample types and requires adherence to rigorous quality and safety standards. Businesses looking to grow in the research laboratory services sector should consider participating in this tender.

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Notice Title

Bacteriophage Contamination advisory and Specialist Testing Services

Notice Description

Bacteriophage Contamination advisory and Specialist Testing Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) Clinical Biotechnology Centre (CBC), Filton is part of the Cell and Molecular Therapies(CMT) function intends to undertake a procurement tender exercise for the supply of bacteriophage advisory and specialist testing services.

The CBC, is part of the strategic business CMT function of NHSBT, providing specialist advanced therapy manufacturing services for clinical trials such as gene therapies. CBC services are part of a a national network of four laboratories across England which have an MHRA regulated license for the manufacturing of investigational medicinal products. Building on our strengths as a national provider. NHSBT's strategic aim is that CMT becomes one of the preferred provider and supplier of choice for these services.

NHSBT now wishes to commence a formal procurement process and is seeking to engage with suppliers of bacteriophage advisory and specialist testing services.

We require the services to cover the following:-

* Comprehensive phage detection services for the following samples - raw materials, finished products, master cell banks, working cell banks, research cell banks, fermentation samples and swab samples.

* Detection of both lytic phage and prophage testing.

* Phage Identification by nucleotide sequencing services.

* Phage Characterisation studies such as susceptibility to disinfectants, temperatures, desiccation, growth media components and pH.

* Phage production services - if supply of purified phage preparations is required.

* Perform on-site audits to include identification of the source of phage contamination, routes of spreading, efficiency of cleaning procedures and performance of personnel.

* Contamination mapping studies to determine the extent of the contamination within the facility.

* Personnel training services to advise on proper sample handling & good laboratory practices on avoiding phage contamination.

* Expert Advisory and troubleshooting services to include assistance in constructing and implementing routine and emergency SOPs in the event of a contamination.

It is NHSBT's intention to hold pre-procurement supplier engagement meetings the week of 13th November 2023. The meetings will be held remotely, the dates are to be confirmed. To enable NHSBT to finalise arrangements (e.g. send meeting details and agree time slots) for the meeting's, interested organisations are required to send an expression of interest via email to coco.otiotio@nhsbt.nhs.uk by no later than 17:00 hrs (GMT) on 20/10/2023. This should include a list of your potential attendees and a brief overview (or a website link) of the Goods / Services which might be offered. Please include options, if available, for a managed service contract.

No business whatsoever is guaranteed under any resulting framework agreement or contract, and there is no guarantee that any framework agreement or contract will be put in place in relation to this notice. No compensation etc. will be paid if a tender or resulting framework agreement is withdrawn for any reason. Bidders should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position.
It should be noted that this procurement exercise may allow other Health authorities to use any agreements awarded.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040689
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028751-2023
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Sep 2023Expired
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
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 7FG
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Emersons Green
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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