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title: "Microbiology and Sterility Testing"
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# Microbiology and Sterility Testing

Buyer: MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-369d915b-b767-499f-8594-e10081ca5dc5

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## Summary

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is currently facilitating a public procurement process for microbiological and sterility testing services, as detailed in the tender titled "Microbiology and Sterility Testing." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically laboratory services (CPV code: 71900000), and is taking place in London, England. The tender was published on 7 September 2020, with a submission deadline set for 6 October 2020. The total estimated value of the contract is £10,000, and it will span from 1 January 2021 to 1 January 2023. The procurement method used is an open procedure below the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laboratory services, particularly those validated in microbiological and sterility testing following recognised pharmacopoeial methods. Companies with expertise in conducting sterility and preservative efficacy tests, as well as total aerobic microbial count assessments, would be well-positioned to participate in this procurement. Engaging in this contract could enhance business growth and establish long-term partnerships with a key regulatory agency in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Please register on https://mhra.bravosolution.co.uk to see all details. The tender ref on Bravo is ITT 4457. The MHRA needs specialised validated suppliers of microbiological and sterility testing following validated current pharmacopoeial methods, such as those in the European Pharmacopoeia or the United States Pharmacopoeia, including sterility and preservative efficacy testing, total aerobic microbial count / total yeasts mould count and test for specified micro-organisms

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6958b837-341c-48c6-a779-60a7247f304a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 1 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| 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 | MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 7 Sep 2020 at 15:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6958b837-341c-48c6-a779-60a7247f304a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6958b837-341c-48c6-a779-60a7247f304a
  7th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4a74c724-9ab3-42e0-9f7a-ed3ede00dd10
  Guide for potential suppliers
- https://mhra.bravosolution.co.uk/
  e-tendering portal

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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