---
title: "Custom-Made Single-Use Gamma-Irradiated Bioreactor For GMP Production"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0293b3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT"
published: "2021-05-31"
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# Custom-Made Single-Use Gamma-Irradiated Bioreactor For GMP Production

Buyer: NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0293b3

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## Summary

The procurement process detailed here is initiated by NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) for the title "Custom-Made Single-Use Gamma-Irradiated Bioreactor For GMP Production". This tender falls within the healthcare industry category and is classified under disposable non-chemical medical consumables. Located in Filton, Bristol, the procurement is currently in the active tender stage, with bids accepted until 23 March 2021 at 14:00 UTC. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing for wider participation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing disposable medical devices and related consumables. Companies capable of producing custom-made products in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards would be well-suited to compete, especially those with experience in sterile product development for clinical applications. The potential for a 12-month extension beyond the initial contract period also emphasises ongoing collaboration prospects in this critical healthcare supply chain.

## Notice

NHSBT's Clinical Biotechnology Centre has a requirement for the purpose of specifying the user 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHSBT's Clinical Biotechnology Centre has a requirement for the purpose of specifying the user requirement for custom-made and designed single-use, disposable, gamma-irradiated bioreactor (SUB) for GMP production within classified clean rooms.

Options: 2 x 12 month extension options

Renewal: May 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012125-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 May 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT |
| Locality | FILTON, 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 | Not specified |

## 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 21:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012125-2021
- 16 Feb 2021 at 22:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003148-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://nhsbt.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
- https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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