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title: "Framework for the Ongoing Supply of Plasmid"
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buyer: "CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED"
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# Framework for the Ongoing Supply of Plasmid

Buyer: CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80d86310-7bab-49b7-9678-e015b3c734cc

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## Summary

The Centre for Process Innovation Limited is seeking suppliers for its "Framework for the Ongoing Supply of Plasmid", aimed at supporting the development of a self-amplifying RNA Vaccine in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This open tender, which is currently active, falls under the pharmaceutical products category with a total budget of £10 million. The procurement process is accelerated due to urgent requirements, with the tender period concluding on 10th July 2020 and the contract commencing on 17th July 2020, lasting until 9th July 2024. The delivery address for this contract is located in the North East of England.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply, including SMEs that specialise in biological products and materials. Companies capable of producing linearised plasmid according to GMP standards may find this tender particularly suitable. With a substantial budget and an urgent need for supply, providers in the biotechnology and life sciences sectors should consider submitting their bids to enhance their participation in the rapidly expanding vaccine development market.

## Notice

In response to the COVID-19 Vaccine manufacture programme, CPI need to secure supply of linearised plasmid to help develop a self-amplifying RNA Vaccine. This tender is split into three lots: 1. To generate and validate a MCB for plasmid production, starting with a provided plasmid template in an appropriate strain of E. coli. 2. From the MCB, supply 10g of purified linearised plasmid manufactured according to GMP.(To simplify the tendering process, CPI will free issue the restriction enzyme for linearization to the successful bidder) 3. Provision of the combined services of Lot 1 and 2.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96554831-16db-4210-b00c-866ef45859e4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Jul 2020 - 9 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2020 at 08:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96554831-16db-4210-b00c-866ef45859e4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96554831-16db-4210-b00c-866ef45859e4
  26th June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c5745b61-3e87-4082-b84d-bd0062676851
  Tender Pack
- https://ne1procurementservices.com/
  Tender Advert

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