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Primary human cells for Organ-on-chip studies

SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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13 Sep 2024 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, acting through the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), has concluded a procurement process for the purchase of primary human cells required for Organ-on-Chip studies at their Porton Down facility in Salisbury. The title of the tender is "Primary human cells for Organ-on-chip studies" and falls within the "Primary cells" industry category. The procurement method was limited, conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, and the tender is classified as complete. Key dates include the contract signing on 4 July 2024, and the award was made on 13 September 2024, amounting to £226,706.60 GBP. The delivery location for the cells is at UKHSA Porton Down, Salisbury, SP4 0JG, within the UK region.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of biomedical products, particularly those with a focus on primary human cells. Given the specific nature of the cells required (HLA typed human small airway epithelial cells, lung microvascular endothelial cells, and human immune cells), businesses with established capabilities in cell procurement and production are well-suited to compete in this space. The procurement process highlighted that there is a very limited market for such cells, especially those needed for income generation and infectious disease research purposes at UKHSA. As such, companies that can meet these stringent requirements have the potential for significant business growth and long-term collaboration with the UKHSA.

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Notice Title

Primary human cells for Organ-on-chip studies

Notice Description

Purchase HLA typed human small airway epithelial cells (SAEC), lung microvascular endothelial cells (HMVEC-L) and human immune cells (PMBC). Cells will be used in an established Organ on a Chip (OOC) system at Porton Down.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This project requests funding to purchase HLA typed human small airway epithelial cells (SAEC), lung microvascular endothelial cells (HMVEC-L) and human immune cells (PMBC). Cells will be used in an established Organ on a Chip (OOC) system at Porton Down.

Procurement Information

The absence of competition ground under Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) is relevant as, based upon UKHSA's requirements and market intelligence, there appears to be a monopoly market that applies in the current case. Operational colleagues have confirmed that there is a very limited market for the supply of cells from recently deceased, healthy humans appropriate for UKHSA's income generation and infectious disease research purposes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049aee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029468-2024
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31410000 - Primary cells

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£226,706 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
Commercial Operations
Contact Email
procurementnotices@ukhsa.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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LONZA SALES

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