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title: "Framework for QC Outsource Testing"
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# Framework for QC Outsource Testing

Buyer: CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031ba5

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## Summary

The Centre for Process Innovation Limited (CPI) has completed a tender process for establishing a Multi Supplier Framework agreement titled "Framework for QC Outsource Testing." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on analysis services, and is based in the UK. The process initially aimed to support testing at the National Biologics Manufacturing Centre, with potential expansions to other CPI centres. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender included two lots for Routine Testing/Monitoring of Samples and GMP Analytical Testing Services; both lots have been cancelled. The related contract for GMP Analytical Testing Services is currently active, valued at £500,000, with the date signed on 3rd February 2022.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in analysis and quality control testing services, particularly those involved with nucleic acid therapeutics. Businesses with expertise in GMP analytical testing and those capable of delivering high-quality specifications and after-sales support are particularly well-positioned to compete. The competitive environment also indicates a willingness to consider both large-scale providers and small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as evidenced by the participation of companies such as Reading Scientific Services Ltd and Butterworth Laboratories Limited.

## Notice

CPI has a requirement, which will to be to establish a Multi Supplier Framework agreement for the QC outsource testing initially at our National Biologics Manufacturing Centre, but services may be extended across other CPI Centre's as and when required throughout the period of the Framework. The Tender is split into two Lots. Lot 1 - Routine Testing/Monitoring of Samples. Lot 2 - GMP Analytical Testing Services

### Lot Information

Routine Testing/Monitoring of Samples

Clean Rooms, Water Highly Purified, Clean Steam and Air systems are installed into the CPI National Biologics Manufacturing Centre and require routine performance monitoring. Testing may also extend in future to Effluent, Gases, Washer and Autoclave systems, and future Cleaning and Sterilisation processes. As part of the routine monitoring, samples will need to be taken and tested to ensure the systems are providing utilities to the specified requirements.

GMP Analyitical Testing Services

GMP analytical testing services are required for QC release testing of nucleic acid therapeutics including mRNA Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) and lipid nanoparticle containing mRNA Bulk Drug Substance (BDS).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005385-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £500,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | BUTTERWORTH LABORATORIES; COVANCE; READING SCIENTIFIC SERVICES; SARTORIUS STEDIM BIOOUTSOURCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71620000 - Analysis services

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2022 at 10:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005385-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:314900-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.uk-cpi.com/

## Provenance

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