Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c55-7133-7078-8dea-9ee19b3a9ece/semi-automatic-inspection-unit closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Semi-automatic Inspection Unit [Vaccines Manufacturing and Innovation Centre (UK) Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/vaccines-manufacturing-and-innovation-centre-uk-limited) Estimated value Not stated Published 17 Sept 2020 Deadline Closed 23 Oct 2020 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender VMIC are seeking to procure a Semi-automatic Inspection Unit to enable visual testing, particle leakage testing and to support the training of VMIC personnel in inspection of packaging and products. The Semi-automatic Inspection Unit has two primary functions which are as follows: - To enable the visual inspection of a wide range vaccines products which may in liquid and freeze dried forms contained within, vials, syringes, cartridges and other primary containment. The primary function will be to inspect small quantities being produced for clinical trials, limited quantity pre-manufacturing batches and research and development. - The inspection function at VMIC shall also require equipment to undertake particle leakage testing. These additional operations need not be part of the optical inspection system but may be separate units. Vendors are to recommend appropriate arrangements, taking into account the requirements of items 3(a) above. - In addition to the primary function of the unit, an important element of VMIC's future activities will be training of students and operational personnel in the key aspects of the inspection and identification of defects both in the packaging and the product. Based on the above, VMIC requires that the equipment can be used for training purposes to enable the inspection staff to gain a more detailed knowledge and understanding parameters of the inspection process than would be the case with an automatic inspection system. It should be noted that production inspection at the VMIC facility is automatic and does not form part of this procurement. The procurement includes technical support and maintenance services. Read full description ## CPV classification Pharmaceutical products Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/6207c8cb-c1c9-47c3-8a86-b38861d59a3e) 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. 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