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title: "Framework for QC Outsource Testing"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000624682"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED"
published: "2022-02-22"
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# Framework for QC Outsource Testing

Buyer: CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000624682

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## Summary

The Centre for Process Innovation Limited, located in Redcar, UK, has completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Framework for QC Outsource Testing." This initiative falls under the services industry category and was conducted using an open procedure procurement method. The process was divided into two Lots: Lot 1 for Routine Testing/Monitoring of Samples and Lot 2 for GMP Analytical Testing Services. The contract, valued at £500,000, was signed on 3rd February 2022, and marked as active.

This tender presents significant opportunities for both large and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) within the testing and biotechnology sectors. Entities with expertise in quality control, routine testing, and GMP analytical services are particularly well-suited to compete for the contract, especially given the potential for future extensions across other CPI Centres. Engaging in this framework could help businesses expand their market reach and foster long-term collaborations in the rapidly evolving field of biologics manufacturing and therapeutic development.

## Notice

CPI has a requirement, which will to be to establish a Multi Supplier Framework agreement for the QC outsource testing initially at our National Biologics Manufacturing Centre, but services may be extended across other CPI Centre's as and when required throughout the period of the Framework. The Tender is split into two Lots. Lot 1 - Routine Testing/Monitoring of Samples. Lot 2 - GMP Analytical Testing Services

### Lot Information

Routine Testing/Monitoring of Samples

Clean Rooms, Water Highly Purified, Clean Steam and Air systems are installed into the CPI National Biologics Manufacturing Centre and require routine performance monitoring. Testing may also extend in future to Effluent, Gases, Washer and Autoclave systems, and future Cleaning and Sterilisation processes. As part of the routine monitoring, samples will need to be taken and tested to ensure the systems are providing utilities to the specified requirements.. Upon successful award, the requirements of this Tender can be procured by any department, branch, division, business unit, site, subsidiary or any other legal entity of CPI, against any existing or future project and/or order, whether or not it is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Competitive Programme 2014 - 2020, or any subsequent replacement Competitive Programme

Renewal: 1 x 12 month renwal

GMP Analyitical Testing Services

GMP analytical testing services are required for QC release testing of nucleic acid therapeutics including mRNA Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) and lipid nanoparticle containing mRNA Bulk Drug Substance (BDS).. Upon successful award, the requirements of this Tender can be procured by any department, branch, division, business unit, site, subsidiary or any other legal entity of CPI, against any existing or future project and/or order, whether or not it is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Competitive Programme 2014 - 2020, or any subsequent replacement Competitive Programme

Renewal: 1 x 12 month renewal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441697 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | BUTTERWORTH LABORATORIES; COVANCE; READING SCIENTIFIC SERICES; SARTORIUS STEDIM BIOOUTSOURCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71620000 - Analysis services

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441697
- 17 Jul 2020 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL390630
- 2 Jul 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL389652

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL389652
  Framework for QC Outsource Testing - CPI has a requirement, which will to be to establish a Multi Supplier Framework agreement for the QC outsource testing initially at our National Biologics Manufacturing Centre, but services may be extended across other CPI Centre's as and when required throughout the period of the Framework. The Tender is split into two Lots. Lot 1 - Routine Testing/Monitoring of Samples. Lot 2 - GMP Analytical Testing Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441697
  Framework for QC Outsource Testing - CPI has a requirement, which will to be to establish a Multi Supplier Framework agreement for the QC outsource testing initially at our National Biologics Manufacturing Centre, but services may be extended across other CPI Centre's as and when required throughout the period of the Framework. The Tender is split into two Lots. Lot 1 - Routine Testing/Monitoring of Samples. Lot 2 - GMP Analytical Testing Services

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.uk-cpi.com
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000624682
- https://ne1procurementservices.com/

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