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title: "Freeze Driers SPC and Software upgrade and support"
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# Freeze Driers SPC and Software upgrade and support

Buyer: MHRA  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f753757b-61ad-46b8-bb32-f65e26ceee3a

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## Summary

The MHRA is currently seeking tenders for a project titled "Freeze Driers SPC and Software upgrade and support," which falls under the software-related services industry category. This procurement process is in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 4th August 2021. The contract delivery location is in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, and the total value of the contract is £600,000. The procurement method is classified as selective, specifically through a restricted procedure due to being above threshold, with the contract expected to commence on 20th September 2021 and run until 18th September 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software-related services, particularly those with expertise in upgrading and supporting industrial systems. Companies that have a background in modernising outdated systems and providing ongoing software support would be particularly well-suited to compete in this process. As the MHRA relies heavily on the performance of these freeze dryers for both catalogue products and external contract work, the successful bidder will play a crucial role in ensuring operational efficiency and safety in public health products.

## Notice

The Schneider Electric industrial freeze dryers (Models CS15, CS100, and CS150) at NIBSC produce all the lyophilised products in the NIBSC catalogue. In addition, the freeze dryers are also used for contract work for external parties. NIBSC Significant revenue is generated per annum through the sale of NIBSC catalogue products and contract work. The current system (Contollers and software) supporting the freeze driers is outdated, no longer supported, and starting to fail. The system needs to be upgraded as soon as possible to ensure business critical activities and the safety of public

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c2d2801-5e86-49d9-9241-e73ed500c64d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Sep 2021 - 18 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MHRA |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2021 at 14:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c2d2801-5e86-49d9-9241-e73ed500c64d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c2d2801-5e86-49d9-9241-e73ed500c64d
  23rd July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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