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title: "Tender for the provision of Aseptic Isolator systems and associated services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0496f0"
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# Tender for the provision of Aseptic Isolator systems and associated services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0496f0

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Plymouth is inviting tenders for the provision of Aseptic Isolator systems and associated services, classified under the pharmaceutical products industry category (CPV 33600000). This procurement is for a new Pharmacy Aseptic Unit (PAU) at the Estover site in Plymouth, UK. The PAU will be a stand-alone new build, designed to handle cancer chemotherapy treatment preparation and other intravenous therapies. The contract for this project, which stands at a value of £3,000,000, covers the supply, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of the systems. The procurement is at the tender stage, with key deadlines being the tender period ending on 20th September 2024 and the bid opening scheduled for 3rd October 2024. The contract period is expected to begin on 31st October 2024 and may extend until 2036 if renewal options are exercised.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in pharmaceutical equipment, particularly those involved in the manufacturing of isolator systems. Firms with expertise in Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements and compliance with the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) will find this tender particularly beneficial. The contract’s long duration and potential for extension offer sustained business growth and cross-sector expertise in healthcare and pharmaceutical production. Businesses adept in electronic and written submission methods, as outlined in the tender, are well-suited to compete in this impactful project.

## Notice

Tender for the provision of Aseptic Isolator systems and associated services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A new Pharmacy Aseptic Unit (PAU) building will be located at the Estover site of UHP. The facility will be a stand-alone new build on an existing plot built between the warehouse and staff car park. This PAU shall provide a facility suitable to be licensed by the Medicines and Healthcare Product Regulatory Agency (MHRA) for the processing and production of aseptically prepared products for the Trust and external customers, in particular cancer chemotherapy treatment preparation (cytotoxic), but also a range of general intravenous preparations (IV) and Parenteral Nutrition (PN). Additionally, new gene therapy products that will require its own dedicated and segregated suite. This tender is for the requirements for the supply, installation, commissioning, and validation and maintenance of three new negative pressure and two new positive pressure isolator systems, that will comply with the current Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements as described by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

Renewal: The design, prototype and manufacturing is proposed to commence 31/10/2024, with supply from 10/01/2026 the contract will then run for 7 years with an option to extend for up to a further 3 years to 2036.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027814-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2024 - 9 Jan 2036 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL6 8DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Moor View |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Moor View |
| Delivery location | TLK41 Plymouth |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 30 Aug 2024 at 15:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027814-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk
- https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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