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title: "Rabies Potency Testing Service"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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published: "2019-03-06"
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# Rabies Potency Testing Service

Buyer: MHRA BUYER ORGANISATION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61b4cf29-7f6c-488b-a07b-9df1588848e6

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## Summary

The MHRA Buyer Organisation is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the 'Rabies Potency Testing Service'. This tender involves laboratory services, specifically potency testing for Human Rabies Immunoglobulin products, and is slated to take place in the East of England, United Kingdom. Key dates include an engagement end date set for 21 March 2019, by which interested suppliers should register their interest. The plan indicates a preference for suppliers who are part of the OMCL network and who can deliver results electronically within ten working days upon receiving samples.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialised in laboratory services, particularly those with capabilities in conducting potency assays in an ISO17025 accredited environment. Although the market is narrow, with reportedly only one supplier capable of fulfilling the requirements, any potential provider meeting the tender specifications may find significant growth opportunities. Companies capable of engaging effectively with the MHRA could benefit from establishing a long-term contract, as this service is needed approximately twice yearly.

## Notice

The Agency is looking for a supplier who can provide the Rabies Potency Testing Service. Samples will be provided by the agency to the supplier to perform the potency assay for Human Rabies Immunoglobulin product in an ISO17025 accredited laboratory within a timeframe of two weeks (10 working days) from receipt of sample as per their specified method. It is desirable that supplier should be a member of the OMCL (Official Medicines Control Laboratories) network. The results will be shared electronically with the agency. Currently buying pattern of this service is an average twice yearly. 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 21 March 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/db435939-7bb3-4c3a-8fbf-3ec20a56d064 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 21 Mar 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 | MHRA BUYER ORGANISATION |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2019 at 14:28 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db435939-7bb3-4c3a-8fbf-3ec20a56d064

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db435939-7bb3-4c3a-8fbf-3ec20a56d064
  6th March 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://mhra.bravosolution.co.uk/web_mhra/login.html
  MHRA bravo etendering portal Weblink

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