--- title: "NHSBT1245/S/SP - External Testing Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1851d900-6aed-4362-b97c-20b6e538607c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1851d900-6aed-4362-b97c-20b6e538607c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1851d900-6aed-4362-b97c-20b6e538607c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1851d900-6aed-4362-b97c-20b6e538607c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT" published: "2019-08-01" --- # NHSBT1245/S/SP - External Testing Services Buyer: NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1851d900-6aed-4362-b97c-20b6e538607c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1851d900-6aed-4362-b97c-20b6e538607c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1851d900-6aed-4362-b97c-20b6e538607c.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by NHS Blood & Transplant, specifically for the tender titled "NHSBT1245/S/SP - External Testing Services." This tender is categorised under laboratory services and is located in Bristol, England. Currently in the open procurement stage, the tender was published on 1st August 2019 and will conclude on 2nd September 2019. The contract period is set to commence on 1st January 2020 and is expected to run until 31st December 2024. This procurement follows an open procedure, aimed at providing external Quality Control testing services for the Cellular and Molecular Therapies (CMT) directorate within NHSBT. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory services, particularly those with capabilities in quality control testing for advanced therapeutic medicinal products (ATIMPs) and biotechnology. Companies that hold EU GMP and FDA GMP licences, as well as those proficient in Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), will be well-positioned to compete. The demand for bespoke testing and flexible service requirements further suggests that both established laboratories and innovative biotechnology firms could thrive in responding to this contract, thereby contributing to their business expansion in the healthcare sector. ## Notice Provision of external Quality Control testing services for the Cellular and Molecular Therapies (CMT) directorate within NHSBT, namely the Advanced Therapies Units (ATU) and Clinical Biotechnology Centre (CBC). Testing Requirements To include but not limited to with the right to add or remove tests: In Process and Final Product testing using the following assays; - Endotoxin (Ph. Eur. 2.6.14) - Mycoplasma (Ph. Eur.2.6.7 or validated equivalent e.g PCR) - Sterility (Ph. Eur. 2.6.1 or validated equivalent e.g. BacTALERT system). - Karyotyping - Bacterial Cell Bank Testing - Mammalian Cell Bank Testing - Specialised Viral Safety Testing Regulatory Requirements For a contractor to be considered the following specification has to be met: - EU GMP licenced laboratory for QC testing of ATIMPs (cell based and molecular therapies), biotechnology and biological products - FDA GMP licencing for QC testing of ATIMPs, biotechnology and biological products - GLP - Pharmacopoeia harmonised testing where possible - Validation of all assays where required. Other Requirements - Service - quick and easy access to results and reports for validations and assays. Availability of a designated representative to discuss requirements. - Quick turnaround times including report of findings and a Certificate of Results. - Flexibility of service to allow changes that occur due to project based work. - Bespoke testing for novel cellular and molecular therapies. - Testing and reporting is performed to GMP - Validation services - There may be the requirement to validate new/existing tests on a project by project basis - Service Level Agreement between CMT and the contractor - Quality Technical Agreement must be in place - Supplier Evaluation must be performed ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49a6d93b-a911-43b5-bd43-3806f6373a88 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Aug 2019 | | Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS34 7QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Filton | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71900000 - Laboratory services ## Release History - 1 Aug 2019 at 08:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49a6d93b-a911-43b5-bd43-3806f6373a88 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49a6d93b-a911-43b5-bd43-3806f6373a88 1st August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://nhsbt.bravosolution.co.uk Bravo Solutions Tender Portal - http://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk NHS Blood & Transplant ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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