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title: "Aseptic Workstation with integrated Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour (HPV) decontamination equipment for the use in the manufacture of gene therapy drugs/treatments for research and development, education/teaching and training."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-039927"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD"
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# Aseptic Workstation with integrated Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour (HPV) decontamination equipment for the use in the manufacture of gene therapy drugs/treatments for research and development, education/teaching and training.

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-039927

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is procuring an Aseptic Workstation with integrated Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour decontamination equipment for the manufacture of gene therapy drugs. This procurement falls under the Biomedical equipment category and is at the award stage. Key points include the University's establishment of the 'Gene Therapy Innovation Manufacturing Centre', the specific equipment required, and the procurement method being an Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender opportunity at the University of Sheffield presents a chance for businesses involved in the biomedical equipment industry to engage in cutting-edge research and development projects. Companies offering goods related to gene therapy treatments would find this opportunity particularly suited for their expertise. By providing equipment essential for advanced scientific discoveries, businesses have the potential to contribute to life-changing treatments and education programs within the UK's gene therapy sector.

## Notice

The University of Sheffield (UoS) is establishing a new 'Gene Therapy Innovation Manufacturing Centre' (GTIMC) to advance scientific discoveries into life-changing treatments for patients with life threatening diseases. The Sheffield GTIMC will be one of three cutting edge hubs in the UK dedicated to advancing the clinical development of new genetic treatments. This facility opened in the Summer of 2022 and further details can be found at the following link: - https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/news/new-gene-therapy-innovation-centre-advance-scientific-discoveries-life-changing-treatments The UoS requires a Modular Isolator with integrated Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour (HPV) decontamination capability in order to undertake this co-ordinated work in parallel to other UK site - NHS Blood and Transplant (Bristol) working on identical methods and processes. To ensure the consistency of the science and comparability of the process development and results, the same equipment needs to be purchased as the other hub at NHSBT. GTIMC and NHSBT Hubs will use the same manufacturing platform being tech transferred from Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

In order to assist with the tech transfer from Catapult the following item is being purchased asap: 1 x Bioquell QUBE Modular Aseptic Workstation with integrated Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour (HPV) decontamination and 1 x Bioquell QUBE System - M-35 The above equipment will be used to furnish two clean rooms. Installation, commissioning, consumables and training

### Procurement Information

The University of Sheffield signed an agreement with Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult (CGT Catapult) to tech transfer the Catapult AAV (Adeno-Associated Virus) manufacturing platform to Gene Therapy Innovation and Manufacturing Centre' (GTIMC). This task is one of the milestones under the funding award supporting the establishment of the GTIMC in Sheffield. The milestone must be completed asap. Any delay in the tech transfer will also impact on the milestone related to MHRA accreditation of GTIMC due by end Q4 2023. Using exactly the same equipment as the set up at Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult facilities will minimise delays and reduce time/avoid the need for optimisation of manufacturing protocols at GTIMC and allow us timely and within budget achievement of tech transfer milestones, optimisation using non generic equipment may introduce inconsistent results and invalidate the process which as a result would delay process, characterisation and final production processes. The GTIMC and University of Sheffield will jointly acquire a technology license from CGT Catapult to be able to use their AAV manufacturing platform. This platform was established and optimised based on the processes developed using the proposed list of equipment. A single source is therefore proposed to formalise the solution provided by ECOLAB LTD for the following reasons: - This equipment has been identified and is currently used by CGT Catapult and therefore to not use the same equipment would invalidate the Tech Transfer processes and agreements Furthermore, this specific equipment and supplier was identified by CGT Catapult as the optimum type to produce the results and treatments for the better advancement of the process, deviation from this would require significant lengthy additional optimisation which would significantly delay the process and miss funding milestones and therefore minimise delays and reduce time/avoid the need for optimisation of manufacturing protocols at GTIMC and allow us timely and within budget achievement of tech transfer milestones, optimisation using different equipment may introduce inconsistent results and invalidate the process which as a result would delay process, characterisation and final production processes. Finally, the equipment set out herein will purely for the purpose of research, experiment, study or development within the University and no commercial licence will be held during the lifespan of this equipment. The prime functions of the GTIMC hub is to accelerate translational of gene therapy programs and clinical trials for rare monogenic diseases. To increase the U.K. capacity for GMP clinical vector manufacturing using the catapult process to allow for expansion of U.K. skills and training within the GTIMC space and increase partnerships with other academia which will create a fertile ecosystem for innovation and research excellence in this field across academia.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005893-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2023 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE32 Sheffield |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ECOLAB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 38434540 - Biomedical equipment
- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2023 at 15:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005893-2023
- 20 Jan 2023 at 10:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001794-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://sheffield.ac.uk
- https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/news/new-gene-therapy-innovation-centre-advance-scientific-discoveries-life-changing-treatments

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