Future opportunity

Freeze Driers SPC and Software upgrade and support

  • MHRA

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice reference: 2021/S 000-014998

Published 30 June 2021, 10:10pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

MHRA

10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf

London

E14 4PU

Contact

Jonathan Bowdery

Email

jonathan.bowdery@mhra.gov.uk

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

Additional information can be obtained from 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

http://health.atamis.co.uk

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

National or federal Agency/Office

one.5) Main activity

Health


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Freeze Driers SPC and Software upgrade and support

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 72222300 - Information technology services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

The Schneider Electric industrial freeze dryers (Models CS15, CS100, and CS150) at NIBSC produce all the lyophilised products in the NIBSC catalogue. In addition, the freeze dryers are also used for contract work for external parties. NIBSC Significant revenue is generated per annum through the sale of NIBSC catalogue products and contract work. The current system (Contollers and software) supporting the freeze driers is outdated, no longer supported, and starting to fail. The system needs to be upgraded as soon as possible to ensure business critical activities and the safety of public.

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.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Main site or place of performance

Blanche Ln, South Mimms, Potters Bar EN6 3QG

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Upgrade to the contollers and the software for the three freeze driers To be completed before the end of March 22Ongoing support and planned maintainence for the upgraded components for the next 5 years

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

12 July 2021


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes