--- title: "Upgradation of Lyobeta Freeze dryer software" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2ba6e5cc-c5f5-42e2-9ebb-534f08b21453" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2ba6e5cc-c5f5-42e2-9ebb-534f08b21453" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ba6e5cc-c5f5-42e2-9ebb-534f08b21453.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ba6e5cc-c5f5-42e2-9ebb-534f08b21453.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY" published: "2019-01-23" --- # Upgradation of Lyobeta Freeze dryer software Buyer: MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ba6e5cc-c5f5-42e2-9ebb-534f08b21453 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2ba6e5cc-c5f5-42e2-9ebb-534f08b21453) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ba6e5cc-c5f5-42e2-9ebb-534f08b21453.json) ## Summary The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency is currently planning a tender titled "Upgradation of Lyobeta Freeze dryer software." This procurement, classified under the CPV code 39711120 (Freezers), is based in the East of England. The engagement end date for potential suppliers to express interest is set for 13 February 2019. The process aims to upgrade existing software used in freeze-drying studies, with emphasis placed on the need for specific functionalities and improved system performance. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, industrial control systems, and related technical support services, particularly those with experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology sectors. Given the specificity of the requirements outlined, only suppliers capable of meeting these technical demands and providing comprehensive installation and training support would be well-suited to compete. As a result, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with appropriate expertise may find valuable prospects for growth through involvement in this project. ## Notice Telstar Lyobeta 15 freeze dryer is being used to carry out pilot lyophilization studies at NIBSC (a centre of MEDICINES and HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY) since 2012. This is to develop freeze drying conditions at small/medium scale for biological reference materials produced at NIBSC before transfer to production scale. An upgrade is required to Lyobeta Freeze dryer software to maintain smart freeze drying capability as the old version is no longer supported by Telstar. The new software should allow calculation of sublimation front and allow controlled nucleation studies. This will also require an upgrade of the control system meaning the current PLC touch screen will need to be replaced as well as the Scada PC. The software upgrade should allow: Monitoring of freeze drying process; screen displaying synoptic charts, current on/off status of valves and pumps and live values of pressure and temperature sensors. Alarm management, indicating present and historical alarms Historical data showing graphical representation of several variables Three working modes automatic, semiautomatic and manual Ability to perform controlled nucleation and monitor sublimation front temperature Installation, training and technical support to be provided by supplier. As far as we are aware there is only one supplier who is able to meet this very specific request. Potential suppliers if they feel they can meet the requirement should email Nawaz.habib@nibsc.org to register an interest. If no submissions of potential interest are received by close of play 13 February 2019, it is then intended to perform a direct award without competition to the sole supplier we believe can deliver the required service. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c816e0d-7c57-45f9-ad73-a1f725d78f66 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 13 Feb 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 39711120 - Freezers - 39711124 - Industrial freezers - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 72211000 - Programming services of systems and user software - 72212150 - Industrial control software development services - 72230000 - Custom software development services - 72540000 - Computer upgrade services ## Release History - 23 Jan 2019 at 15:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c816e0d-7c57-45f9-ad73-a1f725d78f66 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c816e0d-7c57-45f9-ad73-a1f725d78f66 23rd January 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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