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title: "Software Support for SPD Freeze Dryers"
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buyer: "MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY"
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# Software Support for SPD Freeze Dryers

Buyer: MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a33aa06f-8500-405b-96ea-9e413029488b

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## Summary

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency is planning to initiate a tender for "Software Support for SPD Freeze Dryers". This procurement falls within the software package and information systems industry and is set to take place in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire (postcode EN6 3QG). The total budget for this contract is £50,000 and it will be active from 1st May 2018 until 30th April 2024. The procurement method is classified as an open procedure, below threshold, with the future opportunity notice to be published on 19th February 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in software support and related services for laboratory equipment. Businesses with expertise in Wonderware products, particularly those who can ensure compatibility with the NIBSC network, will find this opportunity particularly relevant. Engaging in this contract could foster growth through a long-term relationship with a key regulatory agency, involved in crucial support services for freeze dryers, thereby enhancing capability and competitiveness in the market.

## Notice

Essential software support for SPD freeze dryers from now until such time that all three freeze dryers have been wholly replaced or until software has been replaced / upgraded to be compatible with NIBSC network - this is estimated to take at least six years. The Agency has the following InTouch application and versions: - Wonderware Application Server 2012 3.5.000 - Wonderware Historian Client 10.0.200 - Wonderware FactorySuite Gateway 2.0.100 - Wonderware MBTCP DAServer 2.0.0 - Wonderware InTouch 2012 10.5.000 - Wonderware InTouch 2012 Licence 2012 - Wonderware Historian Client Licence 10.0

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7acd71e0-6065-4e7f-b55d-c55516e76e66 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 19 Feb 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2018 - 30 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY |
| Locality | POTTERS BAR, HERTFORDSHIRE |
| 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

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2018 at 11:57 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7acd71e0-6065-4e7f-b55d-c55516e76e66

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7acd71e0-6065-4e7f-b55d-c55516e76e66
  7th February 2018 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://mhra.bravosolution.co.uk/web_mhra/login.html

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