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title: "Custom-Made Single-Use Gamma-Irradiated Bioreactor For GMP Production"
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# Custom-Made Single-Use Gamma-Irradiated Bioreactor For GMP Production

Buyer: NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf73b3f6-718b-4b86-9f7e-55454918b04d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) seeking a "Custom-Made Single-Use Gamma-Irradiated Bioreactor for GMP Production," which is essential for the manufacture of investigational medicinal products in their Clinical Biotechnology Centre. This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically related to disposable non-chemical medical consumables, and is located in Filton, Bristol, England. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the contract period commencing on 1st June 2021 and running until 30th April 2026. The tender had already reached the award stage, with a value of £595,650 awarded to CerCell A/S on 21st May 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the medical supply sector, particularly those involved in the design and production of medical consumables. Companies that specialise in sterile manufacturing processes, gamma-irradiation technology, or have capabilities in producing bioreactors would be ideally positioned to engage in future procurements or collaborations stemming from this contract. The requirements for custom-made solutions indicate a demand for innovative approaches and tailored products within this specialised market.

## Notice

NHSBT's Clinical Biotechnology Centre (CBC) has a requirement for custom-made and designed single-use, disposable, gamma-irradiated bioreactor (SUB) for GMP production within classified clean rooms. The CBC has an MHRA licence for the manufacture of sterile investigational medicinal gene therapy and recombinant protein products for clinical trials. The intended use of the consumables is for the GMP production of these types of products both in upstream and downstream manufacturing processes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bced2b7-a5b9-4b3d-b762-b93457c601ec |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2021 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £595,650 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £595,650 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CERCELL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 31 May 2021 at 13:16 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bced2b7-a5b9-4b3d-b762-b93457c601ec
- 31 May 2021 at 12:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bced2b7-a5b9-4b3d-b762-b93457c601ec
- 16 Feb 2021 at 17:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaf51da4-4057-4afb-8f24-f53bd8348ec9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bced2b7-a5b9-4b3d-b762-b93457c601ec
  31st May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaf51da4-4057-4afb-8f24-f53bd8348ec9
  16th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://nhsbt.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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