Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bdb-4c2b-733f-ba57-98c2ba51e54f/producer-cell-line-for-gmp-viral-vector-packaging awarded GB direct award procedure Suitable for SMEs # Producer Cell Line for GMP Viral Vector Packaging [NHS Blood and Transplant](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-blood-and-transplant) Estimated value Not stated Published 30 Apr 2026 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Clinical Biotechnology Centre (CBC) has recently validated a GMP-compliant recombinant adeno‑associated viral vector (rAAV) manufacturing platform process to support UK academic clients in transitioning their gene therapy programmes from research into human clinical trials. The work took over four years of intensive effort, including initial process development, iterative process optimisation and scale‑up to ensure suitability for GMP technology transfer. Critical starting and raw materials were selected and approved for use on the platform, as well as determining the optimal process parameters to ensure consistent performance. The validated platform process is now installed within the CBC’s GMP clean room viral vector manufacturing suites. As rAAV manufacturing is inherently complex, technically demanding, and highly sensitive to changes in process conditions, any modification to the validated platform carries considerable risk to the quality of the products being manufactured. Even minor changes could have a significant impact to disrupt platform performance that would require months of expensive re‑optimisation and re‑validation activities, which would present unacceptable operational and business risks. Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-0680f1-2026-04-30T11:59:54+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-0680f1-2026-04-30T11:59:54+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile NHS Blood and Transplant: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-blood-and-transplant) ## More tenders like this [Bannister Sports Centre Athletic Track Soft Market Testing Exercise · Harrow Council · 38 days left · 26 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1540d-d9e4-71cb-ad57-1603e9042fec/bannister-sports-centre-athletic-track-soft-market-testing-exercise) [Hdc-1714 wadkins pavilion refurbishment · Harborough District Council · 39 days left · 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a155bf-f664-72f9-9823-a85d6cddbdc6/hdc-1714-wadkins-pavilion-refurbishment) [Design, supply, and Installation of Newbiggin Skatepark Extension · Newbiggin Town Council · 35 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-19a2-7348-a5cc-3f5ae51ef934/design-supply-and-installation-of-newbiggin-skatepark-extension) [Tender for the design, supply, delivery and installation of a modular UNIT and associated works at ARC healthy living, irvinestown. peaceplus funded upgrade works · Fermanagh and Omagh District Council · 14 days left · 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-1b74-73ec-a6f6-a1af37959997/tender-for-the-design-supply-delivery-and-installation-of-a-modular-unit-and-a) [Architectural, design and building consultancy services - Dalby Visitor Centre · Forestry Commission · 25 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-1b8a-7041-80fb-e4943876fc38/architectural-design-and-building-consultancy-services-dalby-visitor-centre) [QW Planned and Reactive Facilities Management Services · Qualifications Wales · 42 days left · 30 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-1c32-72a6-a86e-45f144e2f84b/qw-planned-and-reactive-facilities-management-services)