--- title: "The Microbiome Standards Project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b6e5116d-f85d-453a-888c-21016208ba70" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b6e5116d-f85d-453a-888c-21016208ba70" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b6e5116d-f85d-453a-888c-21016208ba70.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b6e5116d-f85d-453a-888c-21016208ba70.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MHRA BUYER ORGANISATION" published: "2019-03-12" --- # The Microbiome Standards Project Buyer: MHRA BUYER ORGANISATION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6e5116d-f85d-453a-888c-21016208ba70 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b6e5116d-f85d-453a-888c-21016208ba70) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b6e5116d-f85d-453a-888c-21016208ba70.json) ## Summary The Microbiome Standards Project is currently in the planning stage, initiated by the MHRA Buyer Organisation based in Potters Bar, England. The project falls under the laboratory reagents industry category, with a focus on acquiring 20 specific type strains for next generation sequencing standards. Key dates include an engagement end date set for 12 June 2019 and a deadline for expressions of interest by 22 March 2019. The procurement method is a tender, potentially leading to a direct award if no competitive submissions are received. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in microbiology and laboratory supplies, to expand their operations. Companies capable of supplying live or freeze-dried cultures, as outlined in the tender, can position themselves to compete effectively, although it has been noted that only one supplier might currently meet these specific requirements. Interested suppliers are encouraged to express their capabilities by contacting the MHRA via the provided email address. ## Notice The Agency is looking for a supplier who can provide the following 20 type strains listed below, for which live or freeze-dried cultures will need to be provided. We require full rights to incorporate the DNA and Strains into next generation sequencing standards. STRAIN NAME STRAIN NUMBER Enhydrobacter aerosaccus DSM 8914 Corynebacterium simulans DSM 44415 Corynebacterium afermentans DSM 44280 Corynebacterium tuberculostearicum DSM 44922 Corynebacterium aurimucosum DSM 44532 Corynebacterium accolens DSM 44278 Neisseria sicca DSM 23539 oribacterium sinus DSM 17245 Megasphaera micronuciformis DSM 17226 Bifidobacterium longum subs. Infantis DSM 20088 Bifidobacterium longum subs. Longum DSM 20219 Collinsella aerofaciens DSM 13712 Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron DSM 2079 Bacteroides uniformis DSM 6597 Parabacteroides distasoni DSM 20701 Prevotella copri DSM 18205 Prevotella melaninogenica DSM 7089 Alistipes finegoldii DSM 17242 Clostridium butyricum DSM 10702 Eubacterium hallii DSM 3353 Anaerostipes hadrus DSM 3319 Blautia wexlera DSM DSM 19520 Roseburia hominis DSM DSM 16839 Roseburia intestinalis DSM DSM 14610 Faecalibacterium praunitzii DSM 17677 Akkermansia muciniphila DSM 22959 Ruminococcus gauvreauii DSM 19289 Lactobacillus gessari DSM 20077 Escherichia coli DSM 1103 As far as we are aware there is only one supplier who is able to meet this very specific request. Potential suppliers if they feel they can meet the requirement should email Nawaz.habib@nibsc.org to register an interest. If no submissions of potential interest are received by close of play 22 March 2019, it is then intended to perform a direct award without competition to the sole supplier we believe can deliver the required service. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cef7ae3d-80df-48ca-a197-54a862a33142 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 12 Jun 2019 | | 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 | MHRA BUYER ORGANISATION | | Locality | POTTERS BAR | | 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 - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 33696500 - Laboratory reagents - 71900000 - Laboratory services - 73111000 - Research laboratory services ## Release History - 12 Mar 2019 at 15:55 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cef7ae3d-80df-48ca-a197-54a862a33142 - 12 Mar 2019 at 15:54 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cef7ae3d-80df-48ca-a197-54a862a33142 - 28 Feb 2019 at 14:46 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cef7ae3d-80df-48ca-a197-54a862a33142 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cef7ae3d-80df-48ca-a197-54a862a33142 12th March 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://mhra.bravosolution.co.uk/web_mhra/login.html MHRA bravo etendering portal Weblink ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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