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title: "Premarket Engagement Specification for Transmission electron cryomicroscopy assay (Cryo-TEM Assay)"
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# Premarket Engagement Specification for Transmission electron cryomicroscopy assay (Cryo-TEM Assay)

Buyer: CELL AND GENE THERAPY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-646a9048-57b9-4347-a19b-659a3fa3f5a5

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## Summary

The CELL AND GENE THERAPY CATAPULT is planning a procurement project titled "Premarket Engagement Specification for Transmission electron cryomicroscopy assay (Cryo-TEM Assay)" in the research laboratory services category. The engagement end date for this project is set for September 12, 2023, focusing on market information gathering before the formal tender process begins. The procurement location is in London with the postal code SE1 9RT, and the buying organisation is keen to involve SMEs and VCSEs in this opportunity.

This premarket engagement tender by the CELL AND GENE THERAPY CATAPULT offers businesses an opportunity to provide cryo-TEM assay services involving ns-TEM and analysis for AAV samples. Organisations with expertise in quantifying sample quality, assessing morphology, and analysing impurities in this field are well-suited to compete. The engagement aims to shape the procurement specification based on market insights, making it a strategic entry point for businesses seeking growth in cryomicroscopy services.

## Notice

CGTC is seeking a supplier to perform a Cryo-TEM assay on our samples and analysis. CGTC want a supplier that can Quantify the quality of AAV samples with ns-TEM and cryo-TEM analyses, as well as assess overall morphology, including integrity, impurities, filled empty capsid ratio, genome length, and aggregation for AAV samples. Before commencing a formal tender process, the CGTC are keen to seek market information from organisations that may have an interest or expertise in this field. The information provided will be used to help inform and shape the requirements in our specification, as well as permitting us an understanding of what the market can provide.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a31bcc7-81a9-48d9-8025-cfb49f238740 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 12 Sep 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 | CELL AND GENE THERAPY CATAPULT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 9RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | London Bridge & West Bermondsey |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2023 at 09:46 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a31bcc7-81a9-48d9-8025-cfb49f238740

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a31bcc7-81a9-48d9-8025-cfb49f238740
  22nd August 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://catapultcgtc.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ListEvents.aspx?ApplicationInstanceID=27adc89e-0cb2-4b51-9bc1-34061f10156f
  Please access the document for this premarket engagement exercise via the link. Please respond via the portal.

## Notice URLs

- https://ct.catapult.org.uk/

## Provenance

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