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title: "Framework Agreement For Producer Cell Line For GMP Viral Vector Packaging"
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buyer: "NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT"
published: "2020-06-03"
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# Framework Agreement For Producer Cell Line For GMP Viral Vector Packaging

Buyer: NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8781e3bf-98bb-489d-8e81-af61c3421f67

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## Summary

The NHS Blood & Transplant is currently in the open procurement stage for a Framework Agreement titled "Framework Agreement For Producer Cell Line For GMP Viral Vector Packaging". This tender, classified under disposable non-chemical medical consumables, is located in Bristol, England. The procurement method is an open procedure, with key dates including a tender deadline of 5th July 2020 and a contract period running from 1st May 2021 to 30th September 2023. The total value of the procurement is £100,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in biotechnology, particularly those that supply production cell lines for the production of viral vectors and recombinant proteins for clinical trials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the health and medical supply industries would be well-suited to compete for this contract, leveraging their expertise to meet the stringent requirements set by the NHS Blood & Transplant.

## Notice

NHSBT's Clinical Biotechnology Centre has a requirement for specifying the user requirement for HEK293-derived production cell line for the GMP-production of viral vectors and other recombinant proteins. The CBC has an MHRA licence for the manufacture of investigational medicinal gene therapy and recombinant protein products for use in clinical trials. In order to manufacture GMP-grade viral vectors and recombinant proteins for clinical trials, a GMP-qualified producer cell line is required

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddb492e1-255a-4c98-85fd-647c041c5232 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 3 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2021 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 7QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Filton |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141000 - Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2020 at 15:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddb492e1-255a-4c98-85fd-647c041c5232

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddb492e1-255a-4c98-85fd-647c041c5232
  3rd June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://nhsbt.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

- https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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