Framework for Supply of Lipids

CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jun 2026 at 11:40

Tender

17 Feb 2026 at 12:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Process Innovation Limited (CPI), based in Redcar, United Kingdom, recently completed its procurement process for a framework agreement involving the supply of a wide range of lipids. The industry category for this procurement is chemical products, specifically targeting chemical compounds used in lipid nanoparticle development. The procurement process, conducted through an open procedure, reached its award stage on 15th June 2026, with a standstill period ending on 25th June 2026. The contract is set to commence on 28th June 2026 and run until 27th June 2034. The agreement includes lots for both GMP and non-GMP grade lipids, provided by suppliers in formats suitable for research, pilot or GMP grade use.

The framework agreement offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors, specifically those specialising in the production of lipids. Large companies like North England Laboratory Supplies and international firms such as Medchemtronica AB are among the awarded suppliers, indicating the scale and capacity required to engage successfully in this procurement. This agreement can potentially provide significant growth avenues, allowing businesses to supply essential components for R&D and pilot-scale activities within CPI's various innovation centres. Suppliers capable of maintaining competitive pricing, quality, and the ability to offer ancillary services, such as technical support and logistics, will find this framework especially beneficial for long-term business growth.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0655f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056155-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Jun 2026 - 27 Jun 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

MEDCHEMTRONICA

NORTH ENGLAND LABORATORY SUPPLIES

STRATECH SCIENTIFIC

TEBU-BIO

Further Information

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