Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c35-4398-7009-ae6d-246bdfbf25ff/nhsbt1245ssp-external-testing-services closed GB open procedure # NHSBT1245/S/SP - External Testing Services [NHS Blood & Transplant](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-blood-transplant) Estimated value Not stated Published 1 Aug 2019 Deadline Closed 2 Sept 2019 ## Who can bid - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender Provision of external Quality Control testing services for the Cellular and Molecular Therapies (CMT) directorate within NHSBT, namely the Advanced Therapies Units (ATU) and Clinical Biotechnology Centre (CBC). ### Testing Requirements To include but not limited to with the right to add or remove tests: In Process and Final Product testing using the following assays; - Endotoxin (Ph. Eur. 2.6.14) - Mycoplasma (Ph. Eur.2.6.7 or validated equivalent e.g PCR) - Sterility (Ph. Eur. 2.6.1 or validated equivalent e.g. BacTALERT system). - Karyotyping - Bacterial Cell Bank Testing - Mammalian Cell Bank Testing - Specialised Viral Safety Testing ### Regulatory Requirements For a contractor to be considered the following specification has to be met: - EU GMP licenced laboratory for QC testing of ATIMPs (cell based and molecular therapies), biotechnology and biological products - FDA GMP licencing for QC testing of ATIMPs, biotechnology and biological products - GLP - Pharmacopoeia harmonised testing where possible - Validation of all assays where required. ### Other Requirements - Service - quick and easy access to results and reports for validations and assays. Availability of a designated representative to discuss requirements. - Quick turnaround times including report of findings and a Certificate of Results. - Flexibility of service to allow changes that occur due to project based work. - Bespoke testing for novel cellular and molecular therapies. - Testing and reporting is performed to GMP - Validation services - There may be the requirement to validate new/existing tests on a project by project basis - Service Level Agreement between CMT and the contractor - Quality Technical Agreement must be in place - Supplier Evaluation must be performed Read full description ## CPV classification Laboratory services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/1851d900-6aed-4362-b97c-20b6e538607c) 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 & Transplant: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-blood-transplant) [Sector More Architecture, engineering & surveying tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/architecture-engineering-surveying) ## More tenders like this [Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works – Dokumentace pro povolení záměru stavby č. 9567 Radlická radiála JZM - Smíchov; v úseku MÚK Bucharova – MÚK Jinonice · Hlavní Město Praha · 15 days left · 3 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0c15-72b2-bb19-c3ab1550e67e/czechia-engineering-design-services-for-the-construction-of-civil-engineering) [Infrastructure works consultancy services – Contrôle extérieur des chaussées · Collectivité européenne d Alsace · 30 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-1730-733b-8247-a32bbbe2211c/france-infrastructure-works-consultancy-services-controle-exterieur-des-chau) [Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services – Single Party Framework Agreement for Architect Led Integrated Design Team Services for Fire Safety Remediation Works for Dublin City Council · Dublin City Council · 5 days left · 23 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0a15-7156-849b-5a223dd6d615/ireland-architectural-construction-engineering-and-inspection-services-sin) [Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services – Būvprojekta izstrāde un autoruzraudzība fasādes siltināšanai kārtās Dzirciema ielā 16, Rīgā – 1.kārta, C korpuss · Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-3915-73d1-83e6-c378f9f7a926/latvia-architectural-construction-engineering-and-inspection-services-buvp) [Technical assistance services – Suivi et gestion de chantiers de réhabilitation de sites pollués · SPAQuE · 16 days left · 3 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-155e-73c2-a593-9e17375422ac/belgium-technical-assistance-services-suivi-et-gestion-de-chantiers-de-rehab) [Engineering design services – Planung GDRMA-HR Mittelhausen, Erfurt · SWE Netz GmbH · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-1b45-71e4-84d1-8ef96006e2cb/germany-engineering-design-services-planung-gdrma-hr-mittelhausen-erfurt)