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title: "Software Support for SPD Freeze Dryers"
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# Software Support for SPD Freeze Dryers

Buyer: MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-10ba41d7-247e-4662-86d8-57a5ca64d46c

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## Summary

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is seeking essential software support for SPD freeze dryers through a direct award process. The contract, valued at £51,000, is set to begin on 22nd December 2016 and will last until 31st December 2022. This procurement relates to the industry-specific software category, with the relevant services required to maintain equipment crucial to the agency’s operations in the East of England. The tender closed on 21st December 2016, marking the successful transition to a new service contract.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for software and IT service providers, particularly those with experience in servicing medical equipment or regulatory compliance. Businesses specialising in software development and support, especially SMEs with knowledge of MHRA's IT processes, would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future, as there is an ongoing need for tailored solutions within the healthcare sector to ensure continued operational readiness of critical medical devices.

## Notice

Essential software support for SPD freeze dryers from now until such time that all three freeze dryers have been wholly replaced or until software has been replaced / upgraded to be compatible with NIBSC network - this is estimated to take at least six years. PM Group set up the current system originally (wrote the software) and are familiar with NIBSC IT processes, however a formal service contract was not put in place. Support has not been guaranteed which is not acceptable for such critical items of equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21eafcbf-e0fc-44a8-95db-0a79b34b8f23 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 22 Dec 2016 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £51,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £51,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY |
| Locality | POTTERS BAR |
| Post town | Enfield |
| Postcode | EN6 3QG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Hertsmere |
| Electoral ward | Shenley |
| Westminster constituency | Hertsmere |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PM PROJECT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2016 at 14:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21eafcbf-e0fc-44a8-95db-0a79b34b8f23

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21eafcbf-e0fc-44a8-95db-0a79b34b8f23
  21st December 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.mhra.gov.uk

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