---
title: "Freeze Driers SPC and Software upgrade and support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c20a"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MHRA"
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# Freeze Driers SPC and Software upgrade and support

Buyer: MHRA  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c20a

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## Summary

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is planning a tender for the upgrade and support of freeze dryers used in producing lyophilised products. The title of the procurement is "Freeze Driers SPC and Software upgrade and support" and falls under the industry category of Information Technology Services. The budget for this project is set at £600,000, with the upgrade to be completed by the end of March 2022. The communication regarding this tender is anticipated on 12 July 2021, and the delivery location is in South Mimms, Potters Bar, UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development and IT services aimed at the health sector. Companies that can provide modernisation solutions for freeze drying technology and ongoing support services would be particularly well-suited to compete. The project not only promises a substantial contract value but also fosters collaboration with a major regulatory agency, thereby enhancing visibility and establishing long-term partnerships in the public sector.

## 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 The current system (Contollers and software) supporting the freeze driers is outdated, no longer supported, and starting to fail.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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Upgrade to the contollers and the software for the three freeze driers To be completed before the end of March 22Ongoing support and planned maintainence for the upgraded components for the next 5 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014998-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 30 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 Jul 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MHRA |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2021 at 21:10 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014998-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://health.atamis.co.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/medicines-and-healthcare-products-regulatory-agency

## Provenance

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