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title: "1783-S - The Development and Manufacture of DOTAP"
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# 1783-S - The Development and Manufacture of DOTAP

Buyer: CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f8a174c5-ad78-44d6-8d80-62c237e06790

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Centre for Process Innovation Limited, which is seeking suppliers for the development and manufacture of DOTAP, a critical component in their COVID-19 vaccine project. This tender falls under the pharmaceutical products category and is located in the North East of England. The procurement method is a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, with a total value of £621,575. The tender period concluded on 11th June 2020, while the contract period runs from 12th June 2020 until 11th December 2020.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors to engage in critical supply for vaccine development, especially those with capabilities in enzyme production and lipid supply. Companies that can meet the technical specifications required by the Centre for Process Innovation Limited and have experience in producing raw materials for vaccine manufacturing would be particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

## Notice

CPI require a number of enzymes to use as part of its response to COVID-19 vaccine project. The Public Contract Regulations 2015 state in regulation 32.2) The negotiated procedure without prior publication may be used for public works contracts, public supply contracts and public service contracts in any of the following cases:- (ii)competition is absent for technical reasons Requirement to use lipids provided as being used in the current manufacturing process and forms part of the technical transfer. They are a critical raw material so we therefore cannot change supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28c46bf4-e9b8-43b3-b234-6120b9fea1d1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 11 Jun 2020 - 11 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £621,575 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £621,575 |
| 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 | CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED |
| Locality | REDCAR |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS10 4RF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Electoral ward | Dormanstown |
| Westminster constituency | Redcar |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MERCK & CIE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2020 at 15:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28c46bf4-e9b8-43b3-b234-6120b9fea1d1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28c46bf4-e9b8-43b3-b234-6120b9fea1d1
  8th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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