Scope
Reference
C394284
Description
NHS Blood and Transplant is leading a procurement for the provision and maintenance of a Parallel Bioreactor and associated consumables.
We are looking to appoint one (1) Supplier for the provision of this requirement.
The Clinical Biotechnology Centre (CBC) are committed to providing manufacturing capability for viral vector products used in cell and gene therapies. As part of the Medical Research Council funded network for innovation in gene therapies, the CBC anticipate onboarding multiple viral vector projects per year. To reduce the risk of failed batches in GMP manufacturing, the onboarding process, any GMP contracts will be subject to intensive process definition at small scale prior to proceeding with GMP manufacturing contracts.
The required parallel small-scale bioreactor system is critical for the onboarding process in allowing the process development to characterise the operational space (experimental space) and its critical process parameters. A small-scale parallel enables these parameters to be established at reduces scale enabling a larger number of parameters to be established.
Total value (estimated)
- £680,000 excluding VAT
- £816,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 19 January 2026 to 18 January 2031
- Possible extension to 18 January 2036
- 10 years
Description of possible extension:
Possible five extensions in twelve monthly increments for a maximum contract duration of ten years.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Possible five extensions in twelve monthly increments for a maximum contract duration of ten years.
Main procurement category
Goods
Additional procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 33698000 - Clinical products
Contract locations
- UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
See tender documents
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
5 December 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
12 December 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
19 December 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 November 2035
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Cost | 70.00% |
| Quality | Quality | 20.00% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10.00% |
Other information
Payment terms
30 days
Description of risks to contract performance
Changes in regulatory requirements
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
F01: Prior Information Notice (FTS-014816) published 19/02/2025
Contracting authority
NHS Blood and Transplant
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDBY-6395-VWBP
203 Longmead Rd, Avon
Bristol
BS16 7FG
United Kingdom
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government