---
title: "Requirement For Producer Cell Line For GMP Viral Vector Packaging"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032e03"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2022-04-14"
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# Requirement For Producer Cell Line For GMP Viral Vector Packaging

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032e03

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## Summary

The procurement process is managed by NHS Blood and Transplant, focused on acquiring a producer cell line for the GMP production of viral vectors and recombinant proteins. This tender, titled "Requirement For Producer Cell Line For GMP Viral Vector Packaging," falls under the health industry category. The pertinent procurement method is an open procedure, with the awarded contract signed on 7th April 2022. The process took place in Bristol, UK, and is classified under the CPV code for disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in biological products and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Companies with expertise in GMP-qualified cell lines and related biotechnology solutions will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as well as those able to meet the stringent regulatory requirements for supplying NHS entities involved in clinical trials. Engaging in contracts of this nature can provide invaluable experience and prestige, enhancing the credibility and visibility of businesses within the healthcare supply chain.

## Notice

NHSBT's Clinical Biotechnology Centre for the purpose of specifying the user requirement for HEK293-derived production cell line for the GMP-production of viral vectors and other recombinant proteins. The CBC has an MHRA licence for the manufacture of investigational medicinal gene therapy and recombinant protein products for use in clinical trials. In order to manufacture GMP-grade viral vectors and recombinant proteins for clinical trials, a GMP-qualified producer cell line is required.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHSBT's Clinical Biotechnology Centre for the purpose of specifying the user requirement for HEK293-derived production cell line for the GMP-production of viral vectors and other recombinant proteins. The CBC has an MHRA licence for the manufacture of investigational medicinal gene therapy and recombinant protein products for use in clinical trials. In order to manufacture GMP-grade viral vectors and recombinant proteins for clinical trials, a GMP-qualified producer cell line is required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010087-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 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 | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT |
| Locality | 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 | LIFE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141000 - Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2022 at 14:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010087-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.thermofisher.com
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:263380-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/

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