--- title: "Packaging and associated misc supplies for the shipment of Biological Reference Materials" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-33576dd8-d209-424c-9499-747a67f84da8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-33576dd8-d209-424c-9499-747a67f84da8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-33576dd8-d209-424c-9499-747a67f84da8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-33576dd8-d209-424c-9499-747a67f84da8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY" published: "2018-10-30" --- # Packaging and associated misc supplies for the shipment of Biological Reference Materials Buyer: MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33576dd8-d209-424c-9499-747a67f84da8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-33576dd8-d209-424c-9499-747a67f84da8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-33576dd8-d209-424c-9499-747a67f84da8.json) ## Summary The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency is currently in the planning stage of a tender for the title "Packaging and associated misc supplies for the shipment of Biological Reference Materials." This procurement falls within the medical and healthcare industry, specifically focusing on the provision of packaging solutions for various temperature-controlled shipments at their NIBSC centre located in South Mimms, Hertfordshire (EN6 3QG). Key milestones include an engagement end date on 30th November 2018, with the tender structured into six lots to streamline specific requirements. The procurement method is a tendering process aimed at securing reliable and cost-effective packaging solutions for dangerous goods and ambient shipping. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the packaging and logistics sector, especially those providing medical and hazardous materials packaging. Companies specialising in temperature-controlled shipping, ambient packaging solutions, and those capable of supplying packaging consumables would be well-suited to compete in this tender. By participating, vendors can not only contribute to ensuring the quality and safety of biological standards shipping but may also establish a long-term partnership with a reputable governmental agency that distributes materials worldwide. ## Notice The Organisation: The Medicines and Healthcare Products Agency is an executive agency of the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). The Agency consists of three centres, the MHRA, CPRD, and NIBSC. This tender is for the provision of packaging boxes and consumables to the NIBSC centre, which undertakes international shipping of scientific and pharmaceutical-related standards and materials. NIBSC is based at South Mimms, Hertfordshire, EN6 3QG. NIBSC is the National Institute for Biological Standards and Control, whose mission is to assure the quality of biological medicines. This includes worldwide distribution of World Health Organization international reference standards and influenza materials which are used by industry, regulatory authorities and researchers world-wide. We currently distribute materials to more than 95 countries. These materials are transported under three cold-chains - ambient, icepack (2@c - 8@c) and dry ice. Temperature controlled shipments require a validated cold chain life of between 72 and 120 hours depending on destination. Requirement overview: NIBSC have a requirement for packaging solutions for the shipping of ambient, ice pack and dry ice shipments, all of which may also be infectious. The tender also includes various associated packaging and 'post-room' supplies and consumables. These have been separated into six separate lots for clarity. NIBSC requirement is for a single-supplier source for all temperature controlled and dangerous goods packaging (Lots 1 and 2) so these would be awarded to single supplier. A second supplier may be designated as an emergency alternative for business-continuity. For Lots 3-6 a single supplier is not mandatory but NIBSC's preference would be to minimise the number of separate suppliers. Suppliers are therefore encouraged to consider all Lots and bid for any items they can supply or source, so that NIBSC can evaluate and balance individual item costs vs potential benefits of supply consolidation. It is the intention of the institute to realise cost-saving benefits through this tender process. However, the reliability and quality of products and services is also of high importance. Lot1: Temperature Controlled - Dangerous goods Lot2: Ambient Packaging for despatch Lot3: Ampoule Breakers for despatch Lot4: Ampoule and Vial packaging for despatch Lot5: Miscellaneous supplies for despatch Lot6: Really useful boxes or equivalent storage boxes Additional information: For further details please visit our bravo portal by clicking on following web link or by doing copy and paste in your Internet Explorer . If you have any question, please feel free to contact via the portal. If you are using this portal first time, than you may need to register, which wouldn't take more that few minutes. https://mhra.bravosolution.co.uk/web_mhra/login.html ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4a1c2e3-2f1f-41e7-894a-c7a789653500 | | 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 | 30 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Nov 2018 | | 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 - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 35111310 - Foam packages - 39299100 - Glass ampoules - 60640000 - Shipping operations - 64100000 - Post and courier services - 71900000 - Laboratory services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79920000 - Packaging and related services ## Release History - 30 Oct 2018 at 17:10 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4a1c2e3-2f1f-41e7-894a-c7a789653500 - 30 Oct 2018 at 17:08 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4a1c2e3-2f1f-41e7-894a-c7a789653500 - 7 Aug 2018 at 09:58 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4a1c2e3-2f1f-41e7-894a-c7a789653500 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4a1c2e3-2f1f-41e7-894a-c7a789653500 30th October 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://mhra.bravosolution.co.uk/web_mhra/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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