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Multi-Column Continuous Chromatography System and Automated Viral Inactivation System

Cell & Gene Therapy Catapult(buyer)

Published
Published 22 October 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 17 November 2026 (4 days left)

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Overview

Cell & Gene Therapy Catapult is seeking the purchase and installation of a multi-column chromatography system and a viral inactivation hardware system for its Braintree, Essex site, both suitable for biopharmaceutical production. The scope also covers related services, including a service, repair and maintenance contract, training and consumables. The tender is open, with a submission deadline of 17 November 2026.

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Lots (2)

  • Multi-column Continuous Chromatography System

    Lot 1 - Multi-column Continuous Chromatography System CGTC are looking for the purchase and installation of a multi-column chromatography system (MCCS) and related services e.g service, repair and maintenance contract, training and consumables for our Braintree Essex site. The instrument will be a fully automated chromatography system applicable for biopharmaceutical production. The main key feature of the multi-column chromatography technology is the use of a series of interconnected columns allowing the first column to reach breakthrough during loading which significantly improves the utilisation of the chromatographic resin or membrane. A typical application of the technology is for capture chromatography however it is not limited to it.

  • Viral Inactivation Hardware System

    Viral Inactivation Hardware System he system must provide automated viral inactivation processing including the following steps: a) controlled mixing b) pH measurement e.g. via probe or single-use sensor integrated into single-use bioprocessing vessel and/or tubing set c) automated pH adjustment e.g via dosing pumps d) batch execution control e.g. via programmable software or HMI screen e) GMP batch data capture f) product vessel volume/mass monitoring e.g. via load cells g) temperature control of liquid product contained in single-use bioprocessing vessel and/or tubing set h) temperature monitoring of liquid product contained in single-use bioprocessing vessel and/or tubing set

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Goods
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
22 October 2026
Questions by
3 November 2026
Deadline
17 November 2026
Classification (CPV)
Medical equipmentsMedical computer equipmentIndividual equipmentLaboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Competition and scoring criteria

Expected competition

4

Median bids on comparable tenders

Open and restricted tenders in Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 20% received only one.

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Price 40% · Quality 60%

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  • Criterion 260%

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Market context

Typical award in Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

£101,045

Median of 4,211 awards in the last 24 months

Cell & Gene Therapy Catapult in the last 12 months

31

contracts awarded, worth £1,596,655 in total

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  1. Contract Notice

    22 October 2026

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