Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Defra Network eTendering Portal
17 Nobel House
London
SW1P 3JR
Telephone
+44 2072385921
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Environment
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Analytical laboratory services for characterisation of novel recombinant protein called DST-F.
Reference number
33153
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The authority is seeking to appoint a contractor to carry out analytical characterisation of the novel recombinant protein called DST-F ( DIVA skin test protein-fusion) to support APHAs application for UK veterinary Market Authorisation (MA) from the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD).
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £650,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71632000 - Technical testing services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Weybridge, Surrey
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Analytical laboratory services are required to carry out analytical characterisation of the novel recombinant protein called DST-F ( DIVA skin test protein-fusion) to support APHAs application for UK veterinary Market Authorisation (MA) from the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD).
APHA require physiochemical properties and structural characterisation analysis to support evidence of the DST-F’s product. Investigating pattern of heterogeneity and consistency of the product as would be expected for an IVMP (Immunological Veterinary Medicinal Product) by the regulator VMD. It is thus of great importance to source a contractor that has the expertise to perform a series of validated tests on the DTS-F recombinant protein to establish the analytical characteristics. The analytical procedures shall be validated in accordance with VICH ( International Cooperation on Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Registration of Veterinary Medicinal Products)/ICH (International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use) and EU guidelines.
two.2.14) Additional information
The purpose of this PIN is to alert the market to a possible opportunity.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
2 August 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
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The purpose of this PIN is to alert the market to a possible opportunity and invite interested parties to contact Colette Newton for further information (colette.newton@defra.gov.uk)