Tender

Framework for Supply of Lipids

CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED

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Tender

17 Feb 2026 at 12:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Process Innovation Limited is currently in the tender stage for a significant procurement process titled "Framework for Supply of Lipids." The process, classified under the chemical products industry category, involves supplying a range of lipids essential for research, pilot-scale, and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) activities across various centres. The procurement method is an open procedure aimed at establishing a multi-supplier framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period ending on 19th March 2026, and the award process concluding by the 31st of March 2026. The contract period is set to start on the 31st of March 2026 and will run until the 30th of March 2034. The procurement's location is Redcar in the United Kingdom, and it involves a substantial estimated value, aimed at securing goods and ancillary services necessary for continued innovation.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for suppliers within the chemical production industry, particularly those dealing with lipids and nano formulation development. Businesses capable of providing ionisable and PEGylated lipids, along with technical support and documentation services, are well-suited for this opportunity. Given the open nature of the procurement and the inclusion of a framework agreement, multiple suppliers can be contracted. This can facilitate long-term partnerships, regular business, and a chance to participate in mini-competitions to secure additional contracts. The open procedure and focus on both quality and price in the evaluation process create a competitive yet fair environment for innovative suppliers looking to expand their reach and strengthen their market position.

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Notice Title

Framework for Supply of Lipids

Notice Description

CPI requires a framework of approved suppliers capable of providing a broad range of lipids to support ongoing R&D, pilot-scale, and GMP activities across the Formulation Centre, Biologics Centre, and the RNA Centre of Excellence. The goods in scope primarily include ionisable lipids, helper lipids (e.g. DSPC, DOPE), cholesterol, PEGylated lipids, and other functionalised or custom lipids used in lipid nanoparticle (LNP) and related nano formulation development. Lipids may be required in research, pilot, or GMP grade, and supplied in various formats including powders, solutions, or ready-to-use concentrates. Ancillary services such as technical support, provision of Certificates of Analysis (CoAs), GMP documentation packages, and temperature-controlled logistics are also within scope.

Lot Information

GMP Grade Lipids

The goods in scope primarily include ionisable lipids, helper lipids (e.g. DSPC, DOPE), cholesterol, PEGylated lipids, and other functionalised or custom lipids used in lipid nanoparticle (LNP) and related nano formulation development. Lipids may be required in research, pilot, or GMP grade, and supplied in various formats including powders, solutions, or ready-to-use concentrates. Ancillary services such as technical support, provision of Certificates of Analysis (CoAs), GMP documentation packages, and temperature-controlled logistics are also within scope.

Non GMP Grade Lipids

The goods in scope primarily include ionisable lipids, helper lipids (e.g. DSPC, DOPE), cholesterol, PEGylated lipids, and other functionalised or custom lipids used in lipid nanoparticle (LNP) and related nano formulation development. Lipids may be required in research, pilot, and supplied in various formats including powders, solutions, or ready-to-use concentrates. Ancillary services such as technical support, provision of Certificates of Analysis (CoAs), and temperature-controlled logistics are also within scope.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0655f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014286-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products


CPV Codes

24000000 - Chemical products

24323000 - Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-tendering@uk-cpi.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
REDCAR
Postcode
TS10 4RF
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Redcar and Cleveland
Electoral Ward
Dormanstown
Westminster Constituency
Redcar

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