---
title: "Freeze Driers SPC and Software upgrade and support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02cb9f"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MEDICINES & HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY"
published: "2021-07-23"
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# Freeze Driers SPC and Software upgrade and support

Buyer: MEDICINES & HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02cb9f

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## Summary

The Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency is currently overseeing a tender for the upgrade and support of Freeze Driers SPC and Software, valued at £600,000. This procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically targeting software packages and information systems, within the health industry. The tender period is set to end on 4th August 2021, with an invitation for the second stage planned for 6th August 2021. The location for delivery is specified to be Blanche Lane, South Mimms, Potters Bar, EN6 3QG, UK, and the procurement is being conducted utilising a selective method under a restricted procedure.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialised in software development, system integration, and maintenance services related to industrial equipment. Companies able to provide innovative solutions to enhance the operational efficiency and reliability of essential medical equipment would be especially well-suited to compete in this tender. Given the age of the current system and its critical role in the production of lyophilised products, successful bidders can expect substantial ongoing work in upgrading and supporting these vital systems over the next five years.

## 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 The current system (Contollers and software) supporting the freeze driers is outdated, no longer supported, and starting to fail.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 22. Ongoing 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/017457-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MEDICINES & HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY |
| 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

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2021 at 09:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017457-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/medicines-and-healthcare-products-regulatory-agency

## Provenance

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