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title: "Replacement Freeze Dryer and Ampoule Filling Line"
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# Replacement Freeze Dryer and Ampoule Filling Line

Buyer: MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3426598e-01ca-4ba2-a1f9-0ce6c20acb18

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## Summary

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is planning to procure a "Replacement Freeze Dryer and Ampoule Filling Line" within the industry categories of miscellaneous special-purpose machinery and installation services of laboratory equipment. The procurement process is in the planning stage with an engagement end date set for October 11, 2023. The procurement initiation type is a tender, and interested suppliers are invited to attend an Early Market Engagement Event on October 11, 2023, at MHRA South Mimms in Potters Bar, United Kingdom.

This tender issued by the MHRA presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those specializing in special-purpose machinery and laboratory equipment installation, to engage with the contracting authority. Small and medium-sized enterprises are deemed suitable for participation in this procurement process. The MHRA aims for open and transparent procurement following UK Public Sector Procurement Regulations. Interested suppliers are encouraged to attend the Early Market Engagement Event to ask questions and gain insights that might help shape the upcoming procurement activities.

## Notice

MHRA are carrying out Early Market Engagement in order to engage with potential suppliers prior to drafting a specification for a Replacement Freeze Dryer and Ampoule Filling Line. An Early Market Engagement Event will be held on 11th October 2023 at MHRA South Mimms, Blanche Lane, South Mimms, Potters Bar EN6 3QG, UK. (Alternative dates may be possible.) Suppliers are invited to attend this event by emailing the contact on this notice. Precise timings will be agreed nearer the time. The attached document provides more detail on the potential requirement. This Early Market Engagement (EME) event has been set up to allow MHRA to ask potential suppliers questions. This may help MHRA to refine our requirement by better understanding the market possibilities. Suppliers will also have the opportunity to ask questions. Please note: a record of discussions at the EME Event will be kept. Any resulting procurement will be conducted in an open and transparent manner and will follow the Public Sector Procurement Regulations that are in place in the UK at the time of the procurement. Suppliers who do not attend this event will not be penalised in any resulting procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52935523-7edd-4232-b0cd-9e8e77b0db44 |
| 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 | 13 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 Oct 2023 |
| 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, HERTS |
| 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

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery
- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2023 at 14:25 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52935523-7edd-4232-b0cd-9e8e77b0db44

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52935523-7edd-4232-b0cd-9e8e77b0db44
  13th September 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6ef76172-8cab-4db2-96ff-a8edf576eca8
  Freeze Dryer and Ampoule Line Replacement project - Early Market Engagement Event information for suppliers. The attached document is information for suppliers who may be interested in attending the South Mimms Site on 11th October. The document gives a brief outline of what we do at MHRA and information regarding our current freeze dryer.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/medicines-and-healthcare-products-regulatory-agency/about

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