--- title: "Supply of GMP-grade custom-made reagents for Production" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ac29" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ac29" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ac29.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ac29.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT" published: "2024-10-15" --- # Supply of GMP-grade custom-made reagents for Production Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ac29 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ac29) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ac29.json) ## Summary NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is currently in the planning stage for the procurement of GMP-grade custom-made chemical reagents for production use at the NHSBT Clinical Biotechnology Centre. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically for chemical reagents, and is intended for use in manufacturing investigational medicinal gene therapies and recombinant protein products for clinical trials. NHSBT plans to hold pre-procurement supplier engagement meetings remotely between 21st October 2024 to 15th November 2024, with expressions of interest due by 11th November 2024 at 17:00 GMT. This procurement exercise may allow other health authorities to use any agreements awarded. This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in the production and supply of GMP-grade reagents, particularly those with expertise in sterile, investigational medicinal products. Ideal candidates for this tender are suppliers able to collaborate closely with NHSBT to refine product specifications, ensure the use of high-quality raw materials, and maintain stringent quality control standards. Businesses offering technical support, traceability of materials, and sterile filtration processes would be well-suited to compete for this contract, with the potential for managed service contracts being an added advantage. ## Notice NHSBT Clinical Biotechnology Centre (CBC) has an MHRA licence for the manufacture of sterile investigational medicinal gene therapy and recombinant protein products for clinical trials. The intended use of the reagents is for the GMP production of these types of products in manufacturing processes. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Supply of GMP-grade custom-made reagents for Production NHSBT Clinical Biotechnology Centre (CBC) has an MHRA licence for the manufacture of sterile investigational medicinal gene therapy and recombinant protein products for clinical trials. The intended use of the reagents is for the GMP production of these types of products in manufacturing processes. NHSBT now wishes to commence a formal procurement process and is seeking to engage with suppliers and understand the market. Business Requirements * The Supplier MUST work with NHSBT closely, to work up the Product Specification(s) for manufacturing each of the reagents and be able to provide technical knowledge where required to support the selection of materials and any pre- and post-testing requirements to best practice. * The Product Specification MUST be version-controlled and approved by both the Supplier and NHSBT for the production and Quality Control (QC) testing of the reagent. * All raw materials used MUST be of a grade compatible for the GMP reagent production in accordance with the Product Specification. * All raw materials MUST be fully traceable to the Supplier, manufacturer, and product code. * Reagents MUST be sterile filtered using a 0.2-micron sterilising-grade filter to remove bioburden. * Detailed specification will be shared while scheduling the premarket engagement call. It is NHSBT's intention to hold pre-procurement supplier engagement meetings the week of 21st October 2024 to 15th November 2024. The meetings will be held remotely, the dates are to be confirmed. To enable NHSBT to finalise arrangements (e.g., send meeting details and agree time slots) for the meeting's, interested organisations are required to send an expression of interest via email to Sahithi Bandi sahithi.bandi@nhsbt.nhs.uk by no later than 17:00 hrs (GMT) on 11th November 2024. This should include a list of your potential attendees and a brief overview (or a website link) of the Goods / Services which might be offered. Please include options, if available, for a managed service contract. No business whatsoever is guaranteed under any resulting framework agreement or contract, and there is no guarantee that any framework agreement or contract will be put in place in relation to this notice. No compensation etc. will be paid if a tender or resulting framework agreement is withdrawn for any reason. Bidders should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position. It should be noted that this procurement exercise may allow other Health authorities to use any agreements awarded. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033136-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 Oct 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS16 7FG | | 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 | Emersons Green | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | TLK11 Bristol, City of | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33696300 - Chemical reagents ## Release History - 15 Oct 2024 at 12:03 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033136-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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