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Multi-Column Continuous Chromatography System and Automated Viral Inactivation System

CELL THERAPY CATAPULT LIMITED

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22 Oct 2026 at 14:02

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cell & Gene Therapy Catapult is buying and installing biopharmaceutical production equipment for its site in Braintree, Essex. The requirement is split into two lots: a fully automated multi-column continuous chromatography system, with servicing, repairs, maintenance, training and consumables; and an automated viral inactivation hardware system. The chromatography equipment uses interconnected columns to improve use of the chromatography resin or membrane, typically for capture chromatography. The viral inactivation system must handle controlled mixing, pH measurement and adjustment, batch control, GMP batch data capture, product vessel volume or mass monitoring, and temperature control and monitoring. This is a purchase of laboratory and medical equipment, with associated services.

The buyer invited offers through an open procedure. The tender set a deadline for questions of 3 November 2026 at 5pm and a bid submission deadline of 17 November 2026 at noon. The stated award decision date was 30 November 2026. The contract period for both lots is scheduled to run from 15 December 2026 to 14 December 2028, with renewal options described as 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 years, up to the stated maximum end date in December 2031. Each lot has an estimated value of £800,000 gross. Bids are evaluated on quality, weighted at 60%, and price, weighted at 40%. The lots are separately described, and small and medium-sized enterprises are considered suitable to participate.

This opportunity suits suppliers of automated bioprocessing and biopharmaceutical production equipment, particularly firms able to provide integrated systems alongside installation and ongoing technical support. For the chromatography lot, relevant capability includes multi-column continuous chromatography and understanding of capture applications and resin or membrane utilisation; suppliers should also be able to provide maintenance, repair, training and consumables. For the viral inactivation lot, the system must integrate controlled mixing, pH sensing and dosing, programmable batch execution, GMP data capture, vessel volume or mass measurement, and product temperature control and monitoring. Suppliers with experience delivering equipment for biopharmaceutical manufacturing and supporting its operation would be well placed. Both lots are presented as suitable for SMEs, and the quality-led evaluation gives technical performance substantial weight alongside price. The lots allow suppliers to focus on either equipment requirement.”】【final_uncertainty?】

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Multi-Column Continuous Chromatography System and Automated Viral Inactivation System

Notice Description

CGTC are looking for the purchase and installation of a multi-column chromatography system (MCCS) and a viral inactivation hardware system with related services e.g service, repair and maintenance contract, training and consumables for our Braintree Essex site. both systems will be system applicable for biopharmaceutical production. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Medical-equipments./6CCRCYB2WJ To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6CCRCYB2WJ

Lot Information

Multi-column Continuous Chromatography System

Lot 1 - Multi-column Continuous Chromatography System CGTC are looking for the purchase and installation of a multi-column chromatography system (MCCS) and related services e.g service, repair and maintenance contract, training and consumables for our Braintree Essex site. The instrument will be a fully automated chromatography system applicable for biopharmaceutical production. The main key feature of the multi-column chromatography technology is the use of a series of interconnected columns allowing the first column to reach breakthrough during loading which significantly improves the utilisation of the chromatographic resin or membrane. A typical application of the technology is for capture chromatography however it is not limited to it.

Renewal: 2 + 1 + 1 + 1

Viral Inactivation Hardware System

Viral Inactivation Hardware System he system must provide automated viral inactivation processing including the following steps: a) controlled mixing b) pH measurement e.g. via probe or single-use sensor integrated into single-use bioprocessing vessel and/or tubing set c) automated pH adjustment e.g via dosing pumps d) batch execution control e.g. via programmable software or HMI screen e) GMP batch data capture f) product vessel volume/mass monitoring e.g. via load cells g) temperature control of liquid product contained in single-use bioprocessing vessel and/or tubing set h) temperature monitoring of liquid product contained in single-use bioprocessing vessel and/or tubing set

Renewal: 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078df6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/100007-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

33197000 - Medical computer equipment

35810000 - Individual equipment

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Dec 2026 - 14 Dec 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CELL THERAPY CATAPULT LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9RT
Postcode Area
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

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