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Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software for CGCT pre-GMP Advanced Therapies Digital & Automation Productivity Testbed

CATAPULT CT

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28 Mar 2024 at 12:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The Catapult CT organisation has awarded a contract for Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software for CGCT pre-GMP Advanced Therapies Digital & Automation Productivity Testbed. The procurement process was conducted under a limited tender procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The award was made to Autolomous Ltd based in London, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £350,000 GBP, was signed on March 26, 2024. The procurement focuses on services in the health sector, specifically Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software development services.

This tender for MES software creation presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in software development services catering to the field of cell therapies. Companies with expertise in resource scheduling, inventory optimisation, batch record management, and compliance with regulatory authorities such as US FDA, EU EMA, and UK MHRA would be well-suited to compete. As the procurement aims to improve manufacturing workflows for life-altering treatments while ensuring compliance with industry standards, businesses dedicated to innovation and quality within the health sector are encouraged to participate in such opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software for CGCT pre-GMP Advanced Therapies Digital & Automation Productivity Testbed

Notice Description

Provision of a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) tailored explicitly for the field of cell therapies, The MES platform should enable resource scheduling, inventory optimisation, management & execution of electronic batch records and overall manufacturing workflows, review and release activities. All workflows should be client-configurable and controlled, through the use of a zero-code, platform-embedded, builder configuration tool. The platform should be designed to comply with US FDA, EU EMA & UK MHRA guidance and aligns with the GAMP5 validation methodology, as well as being CFR 21 Part 11 compliant.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) tailored explicitly for the field of cell therapies, The MES platform should enable resource scheduling, inventory optimisation, management & execution of electronic batch records and overall manufacturing workflows, review and release activities. All workflows should be client-configurable and controlled, through the use of a zero-code, platform-embedded, builder configuration tool. The platform should be designed to comply with US FDA, EU EMA & UK MHRA guidance and aligns with the GAMP5 validation methodology, as well as being CFR 21 Part 11 compliant.

Procurement Information

The provision of services involved are purely for the purpose of research, experimentation, study or development, Autolomous have developed a Manufacturing Execution System tailored explicitly for the field of cell therapies. Unlike other MES solutions repurposed from different sectors, Autolomous? offering is designed from the ground up to meet the unique challenges and complexities inherent in cell therapy manufacturing processes. Autolomous? aim is to democratise access to life-altering treatments, making them universally available, economically viable, and logistically feasible. Central to this software suite is the autoloMATE platform. The MES platform enables resource scheduling, inventory optimisation, management & execution of electronic batch records and overall manufacturing workflows, review and release activities. All workflows are client-configurable and controlled, through the use of a zero-code, platform-embedded, builder configuration tool. The autoloMATE platform has been designed to comply with US FDA, EU EMA & UK MHRA guidance and aligns with the GAMP5 validation methodology, as well as being CFR 21 Part 11 compliant.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044e2e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010273-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72212323 - Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20241 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CATAPULT CT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ct.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STEVENAGE
Postcode
SG1 2FX
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC
Local Authority
Stevenage
Electoral Ward
Roebuck
Westminster Constituency
Stevenage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AUTOLOMOUS

Further Information

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