Scope
Reference
C345867
Description
Technical Consultant to support replacement of a large freeze dryer. MHRA requires a technical consultancy to support a project focused on upgrading one existing freeze dryer and ampoule filling line. The technical consultant's tasks will include requirements gathering, specification drafting, vendor selection, contract drafting and overseeing the installation, commissioning and validation of the new equipment. The documents written by the Consultancy will be used to procure, install and commission a new Freeze Dryer and Ampoule Filling line. MHRA would like the technical consultancy support to start work 1st July 2025 and with current estimates of the timelines will be required for approx. 3 years, however there will be downtimes during this duration.
Contract 2. Technical Consultant to support replacement of a large freeze dryer.
Supplier
Contract value
- £888,000 excluding VAT
- £1,065,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
12 June 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
19 June 2025
Standstill period
- End: 3 July 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
21 July 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2028
- Possible extension to 31 July 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
This Contract can be extended if the project to replace the Freeze Dryer runs over schedule.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services
Information about tenders
- 4 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 3 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
IPS Integrated Project Services Ltd
- Companies House: 08705150
2100 The Crescent, Birmingham Business Park,
Birmingham
B37 7YE
United Kingdom
Email: adavenport@ipsdb.com
Region: UKG32 - Solihull
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Associated people/organisations:
Mr Peter Higgins, Director 2100 The Crescent, Birmingham Business Park, Birmingham, B37 7YE
Contract 2. Technical Consultant to support replacement of a large freeze dryer.
Contracting authority
Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJLJ-9824-VXPG
10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf
London
E14 4PU
United Kingdom
Contact name: Catherine Norris
Telephone: 07929337810
Email: commercial@mhra.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/medicines-and-healthcare-products-regulatory-agency
Region: UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
Organisation type: Public authority - central government