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Framework for Supply of Lipids

CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jul 2026 at 14:21

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

15 Jun 2026 at 12:40

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

17 Feb 2026 at 12:48

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Process Innovation Limited, based in Redcar, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for a multi-supplier framework agreement concerning the 'Framework for Supply of Lipids'. This contract, aimed at supporting the organisation's R&D, pilot-scale, and GMP activities, primarily involves the supply of various grades and types of lipids for their centres of excellence. The procurement, conducted via an open procedure, includes a framework agreement, allowing direct awards without further competition. This contract spans from 13th July 2026 to 12th July 2034, focusing on the chemical products industry, and has secured substantial suppliers such as North England Laboratory Supplies, Medchemtronica AB, Stratech Scientific Ltd, and Tebu-bio Ltd.

This procurement provides extensive opportunities for businesses equipped to supply chemical products, particularly those specialising in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. The framework's open-ended approach allows for participation through mini-competitions, encouraging ongoing engagement from competitive suppliers. Eligible businesses can leverage this framework to expand their reach and capabilities, particularly if they can meet quality and delivery specifications as set by the Centre for Process Innovation. Suppliers within this arrangement stand to benefit from consistent business opportunities and the potential for establishing long-term partnerships with a prominent public undertaking in the field of process innovation.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0655f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066231-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
REDCAR
Postcode
TS10 4RF
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Medchemtronica AB

North England Laboratory Supplies

Stratech Scientific Ltd

Tebu-bio Ltd

Further Information

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