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title: "Bulk culture of cell lines"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY"
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# Bulk culture of cell lines

Buyer: MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da142c97-75e2-4181-8ce3-acb83c1ca11f

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## Summary

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency is initiating a tender for the bulk culture of cell lines. This procurement process is in the planning stage, and an engagement end date has been set for 16 March 2018. The industry category pertains to primary cells, with the specific location for delivery being Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, England. The agency anticipates requiring the bulk culture of two cell lines annually, with each culture amounting to approximately 1 billion cells. Interested parties can refer to the early engagement notice for further details.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the biopharmaceutical and clinical products sectors, particularly those specialising in cell culture and related therapeutic products. Companies with capabilities in biological manufacturing and cell line development would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency could help these businesses expand their client base and improve their service offerings in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

The agency is looking to purchase a contract for the bulk culture of cell lines. Typically, we expect to require the bulk culture of two cell lines per year to about 1 x1010 cells each, with cell pellets provided at typically 1 x 108 cells, twice washed in PBS and snap-frozen in 50ml centrifuge tubes before storage at -80degC. Cells will typically be harvested at the end-point of cell cultures. Cell pellets will be sent to NIBSC on dry ice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ee5a371-f429-43b3-ac59-523805c8cf51 |
| 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 | 20 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 16 Mar 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, 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

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 31410000 - Primary cells
- 33693000 - Other therapeutic products
- 33698000 - Clinical products

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2018 at 15:11 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ee5a371-f429-43b3-ac59-523805c8cf51

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ee5a371-f429-43b3-ac59-523805c8cf51
  20th February 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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