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title: "1451 Rerun - Framework for Acquisition of Human Biological Samples"
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# 1451 Rerun - Framework for Acquisition of Human Biological Samples

Buyer: CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-77b0c083-7293-4060-b819-d0c74a68ac8f

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "1451 Rerun - Framework for Acquisition of Human Biological Samples" is being conducted by the Centre for Process Innovation Limited (CPI). This open tender, focused on the health industry within the North East of England, aims to establish a multi-supplier framework of up to five vendors for sourced human biological samples. The tender was published on 12 November 2019, and the submission period ended on 13 December 2019. The contract period will commence on 6 January 2020 and last until 5 January 2024, with a total procurement value of £75,000 and a minimum threshold of £25,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the sourcing and acquisition of human biological samples, specifically those that can comply with ethical and legal guidelines. Suitable candidates include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that have the capability to manage sensitive materials and ensure compliance with international standards. Companies experienced in transporting biological specimens, or those with expertise in ethical research practices, are particularly well-positioned to provide competitive bids for this framework.

## Notice

CPI is seeking multiple vendors for the establishment of a multi supplier framework, consisting of upto 5 vendors, for provision of the following; * The obtaining of consent for research, subject to international and national ethical and legal requirements * Source and acquisition of Human Biological Samples * Supply coded samples or data that are labelled with a Donor number that can be traced or linked back to the Donor only by the approved supplier. Samples do not carry any personal identifiers. * Transport of samples to CPI location through approved transport * Unless otherwise regulated by law, donated HBS will be considered as gifts, by CPI; the acquisition, storage use and disposal of which is conditional and subject to prior consent from the donors or their legal representatives * If Samples are to be withdrawn, they must be returned as requested (if that has been defined) or destroyed Please refer to the tender pack for additonal information. Please refer to the tender pack which is available via https://ne1procurementservices.com Additional information: Please note the tender pack is available for full and unrestricted access at https://ne1procurementservices.com/content/display_tender.php. Please note that any clarifications should be raised via the Clarification section of the portal relating to this procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d9a958f-2fa0-4008-97b1-730fd164c83a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2020 - 23 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED |
| Locality | REDCAR |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS10 4RF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Electoral ward | Dormanstown |
| Westminster constituency | Redcar |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; TISSUE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141560 - Human organs
- 33141570 - Human blood

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2020 at 10:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d9a958f-2fa0-4008-97b1-730fd164c83a
- 21 Nov 2019 at 14:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/514a4900-1da7-4647-ab66-f383bdb20147
- 12 Nov 2019 at 10:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/514a4900-1da7-4647-ab66-f383bdb20147

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d9a958f-2fa0-4008-97b1-730fd164c83a
  25th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/514a4900-1da7-4647-ab66-f383bdb20147
  21st November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://ne1procurementservices.com/content/pa/tenders/submissions_progress.php
  Tender Link

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uk-cpi.com
- https://ne1procurementservices.com
- https://ne1procurementservices.com/content/display_tender.php

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