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title: "Framework for Microbiological Testing Requirements"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dbda"
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# Framework for Microbiological Testing Requirements

Buyer: CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dbda

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## Summary

The Centre for Process Innovation Limited, located at the Wilton Centre in Redcar, is seeking suppliers through an open tender process for a "Framework for Microbiological Testing Requirements." This procurement is vital for their GMP facilities at the RNA Centre of Excellence in Darlington, Northeast England. The tender focuses on microbiological testing services, which include Bioburden and Endotoxin release analysis for various materials. The process is in the Tender stage, and submissions are due by 21st August 2026. The awarded contract will start on 28th September 2026 and run until 27th September 2030, with a maximum contract value of GBP 132,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services, particularly those with a GMP certificate issued by the MHRA. With the potential to become a preferred supplier for CPI and engage in early-phase clinical trials, companies with robust microbiological testing capabilities and experience in handling RNA-based products could greatly benefit from participating. The procurement framework allows for one to two suppliers, chosen based on a tender evaluation criteria of 70% Quality and 30% Price, offering a stable collaboration opportunity through a framework agreement.

## Notice

Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) have existing GMP facilities at the RNA Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Darlington. To support this site, Microbiological testing services are required, including but not limited to Bioburden and Endotoxin. This tender is to cover the Microbiological testing services required for release analysis of buffers, intermediates, drug substance (DS) and drug product (DP) at the RNA CoE. CPI has technology centres across the UK and aims to support clients and customers with innovation projects as well as provide manufacturing capabilities. CPI's RNA CoE is a multi-million pound GMP facility based in Darlington in the Northeast of England and is the only UK-based site with the capability to develop and manufacture lipid nanoparticle encapsulated messenger and self-amplifying RNA vaccines and therapies ready for use in early-phase clinical trials. The aim of this tender is to establish preferred and CPI-approved suppliers for the full scope of Microbiology Testing requirements for GMP release testing. The manufactured products will be used for early phase clinical trials, therefore, supplier approvals and a Quality Technical Agreement will be required. It is expected that the vendor holds a GMP certificate issued by the MHRA. This tender will primarily be used for CPI's RNA Centre of Excellence located at 3 John Williams Boulevard South, Darlington, DL1 1GL, although this tender may be used across other CPI sites should their requirements fall under the scope of this tender

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073948-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Sep 2026 - 27 Sep 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,000 |
| Lots value | £110,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services
- 71632000 - Technical testing services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 07:47 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073948-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073948-2026
  5th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://uk-cpi.com
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/uk-cpi/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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