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title: "cancer gene analysis"
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buyer: "MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY"
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# cancer gene analysis

Buyer: MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be8921f1-3465-4dbf-883f-53e71f717872

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## Summary

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency is seeking an external contractor for a tender titled "cancer gene analysis." This procurement falls under the clinical chemistry system and research services industry categories, located in Potters Bar, England. Currently in the planning stage, the engagement end date is set for 25 May 2018. The contract is expected to run for at least three years, focusing on the analysis of approximately 38 human embryonic stem cell lines and requiring appropriate regulatory compliance and validation.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in clinical research, laboratory services, and genetic analysis, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises. Firms capable of demonstrating accreditation from relevant regulatory bodies and those prepared for potential onsite audits by the UKSCB are well-positioned to compete. Interested businesses are encouraged to engage with the buying organisation to discuss their capabilities before the engagement end date.

## Notice

The UKSCB requires an external contractor (third party) to perform cancer gene analysis on UKSCB derived EU Tissue and Cellular Directive (EUTCD) compliant human embryonic stem cell (hESC) lines. UKSCB is licenced under the HTA Human Tissue (Quality and Safety for Human Application) Regulations 2018 for the production of starting materials for clinical application. According to HTA regulations any testing activities that are subcontracted to external contractors must be appropriately validated to demonstrate that the testing method is fit for purpose. In addition, the contract testing laboratory has to be accredited by the regulatory body for the licensable activities. It is estimated that the contact will run for at least of three years and will cover testing of approximately 38 hESC lines. The contact should be priced based on the number of cancer genes in the panel and DNA isolation from cell lines. Further communications or meetings can be arranged for additional details on the testing or validation. As part of ongoing UKSCB service provider qualification program the third party might require to fill UKSCB Quality Questionnaire or accommodate on-site audit by UKSCB. For further information and if you believe, you have the capability to do this work, please feel free to contact via email (Nawaz.habib@nibsc.org) before close of play 25 May 2018.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4a49282-bf8e-463f-b9f2-d1d8b6e3d03b |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 25 May 2018 |
| 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 | MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY |
| 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
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 33159000 - Clinical chemistry system
- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 4 May 2018 at 15:43 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4a49282-bf8e-463f-b9f2-d1d8b6e3d03b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4a49282-bf8e-463f-b9f2-d1d8b6e3d03b
  4th May 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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