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title: "Appointment of a Contract Manufacturing Organisation for the production of DST-F to GMP"
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# Appointment of a Contract Manufacturing Organisation for the production of DST-F to GMP

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-312af1b1-c347-48f9-93fa-cc9241b2af39

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is seeking a Contract Manufacturing Organisation (CMO) for the production of the fusion protein DST-F to UK Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards. This procurement falls under the category of veterinary medicine and has an estimated value of £2,000,000. The tender period is currently active and will close on 29th September 2021, with the contract expected to commence on 22nd November 2021 and run until 21st November 2026. The opportunity is geographically open to suppliers located in the UK and various British overseas territories.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in contract manufacturing and pharmaceuticals, particularly those with capabilities in GMP-compliant production. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to enhance competitiveness in service delivery within the sector. Winning this contract could pave the way for long-term partnerships and increased production capacities, especially in meeting the demand for veterinary vaccines.

## Notice

The Authority on behalf the APHA is looking to appoint a Contract Manufacturing Organisation (CMO) to produce the fusion protein (DST-F) to the standards of UK Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).This will involve technology transfer from the current non-GMP manufacturer of the manufacturing steps and quality control tests for all stages of production from Master Seed (MS) through to testing and release of a finished commercial product. The CMO will have the capacity for the anticipated commercial scale manufacture of up to one million doses annually Additional information: The Authority on behalf the APHA is looking to appoint a Contract Manufacturing Organisation (CMO) to produce the fusion protein (DST-F) to the standards of UK Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).This will involve technology transfer from the current non-GMP manufacturer of the manufacturing steps and quality control tests for all stages of production from Master Seed (MS) through to testing and release of a finished commercial product. The CMO will have the capacity for the anticipated commercial scale manufacture of up to one million doses annually

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8880798-331c-4709-bb61-422880f70e98 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Nov 2021 - 21 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33651690 - Vaccines for veterinary medicine

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2021 at 15:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8880798-331c-4709-bb61-422880f70e98

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8880798-331c-4709-bb61-422880f70e98
  30th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=50269
  Link to opportunity

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