Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
MHRA
10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf
London
E14 4PU
Contact
Jonathon Liam Moloney
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/medicines-and-healthcare-products-regulatory-agency
Buyer's address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/medicines-and-healthcare-products-regulatory-agency
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Freeze Dryer Phase II
Reference number
C235782
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72100000 - Hardware consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
To replace the PLC hardware for CS15 and CS150 with up-to-date equivalents that align with the Schneider upgrade path.
To replace the HMI hardware for CS15 and CS150 with up-to-date equivalents that align with those used in Phase 1.
To recreate the functionality of CS15 and CS150 PLCs like-for-like following the Schneider upgrade path.
To re-create the CS15 and CS150 HMIs and allow for development of further requirement defined in collaboration with the MHRA.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £600,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 42961200 - Scada or equivalent system
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Main site or place of performance
NIBSC
Blanche Lane
Potters Bar
Hertfordshire
EN6 3QG
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To replace the PLC hardware for CS15 and CS150 with up-to-date equivalents that align with the Schneider upgrade path.
To replace the HMI hardware for CS15 and CS150 with up-to-date equivalents that align with those used in Phase 1.
To recreate the functionality of CS15 and CS150 PLCs like-for-like following the Schneider upgrade path.
To re-create the CS15 and CS150 HMIs and allow for development of further requirement defined in collaboration with the MHRA.
1. Project Definition
– All parties to agree scope and ensure that everything is available for project commencement.
– MHRA to provide any existing software backups (PLC / SCADA source code).
– For software that is not available (such as the HMI), the supplier is expected to work with the MHRA to develop the requirements for the HMI.
– Both parties to agree deliverable format (e.g. schematic updates).
2. Part Selection
– Using the information gathered at the project definition stage, the supplier will select updated hardware and software packages for the PLCs, HMIs, SCADAs, data historian and anti-virus software.
3. Electrical Design
– With appropriate parts selected, the supplier will need to assess how the electrical design will be impacted by the proposed changes.
– These impacts should be minimised wherever possible.
– However, if changes are required, the supplier will need to modify any schematics while aligning with appropriate standards.
4. Software Development
– Software development for the PLC, HMI, SCADA and Data Historian can be started following on from part selection.
– This will require the supplier to migrate functionality where possible.
– Where the code cannot be migrated, the functionality will need to be replicated.
– The HMI should be re-built to meet the requirements based on existing SCADA screens and workshops held with MHRA operators.
5. FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing)
– The control cabinets and associated hardware shall not be moved from the MHRA facility.
– FAT is expected to test as much of the new software and hardware as possible without replicating site hardware.
6. Plant Upgrades
– This will include the MHRA ensuring that appropriate ethernet connection shall be made available and new virtual machines are available.
7. SAT (Site Acceptance Testing)
– SAT will need to be staggered to reduce any concurrent downtime to the freeze dryers. This will require testing and commissioning only one freeze dryer at a time.
– SAT is expected to test all software and hardware associated with the replacement hardware and the existing site hardware.
8. On-going contract Support
– Support is expected for the warranty of the system following from SAT and moving onto general support for the years following the warranty end.
– During these periods, the supplier is expected to ensure that recommend patches will not cause un-planned downtime.
– It is desired that the supplier can also provide support for the Phase 1 system (CS100).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 55
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Cost criterion - Name: Pricing / Weighting: 35
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £500,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Agency will have one twelve month extension option
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria
As in Supplier Response
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
As in Supplier Response
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria
As in Supplier Response
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
As in Supplier Response
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Competitive procedure with negotiation
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of expressions of interest
Date
15 April 2024
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.5) Scheduled date for start of award procedures
24 June 2024
Section six. Complementary information
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
royalcourtsofjustice.jc@gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution
70 Fleet Street
London
EC4Y 1EU
Country
United Kingdom