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CPI are looking to establish a single supplier framework. The successful supplier will be required to design and build a new control panel to connect the flowmeter and pump to the current Prospect CL rig control panel and upgrade the PLC software including testing and commissioning the system.

CPI are seeking an experienced pharma industrial expert to support the development of a business case to establish an Oligonucleotide Manufacturing Innovation Centre of Excellence, to include innovation in manufacturing technology, set up of a GMP facility for oligonucleotide therapeutics and the infrastructure and equipment needed for training and skills development.

CPI have a requirement to procure a food grade laboratory homogeniser to ensure fulfilment of existing and future projects to produce food grade samples. This laboratory scale unit is required to run in a high care food area and be a scale-down device for pilot/demonstration homogenisation units of the same technology. CPI has an initial requirement for a benchtop unit for use in a R&D laboratory. The equipment will have a continuous mode of operation at high pressure for the disruption of biological cells or other bio-based feedstocks. The equipment will enable testing at small process volume scales but provide results which are comparable to those achieved with larger scale equipment based on hydraulic piston technology.

CPI have a requirement to create two usable areas from a redundant transformer room at the Neville Hamlin Building facility, Sedgefield. The redundant transformer has been removed and the room is now empty. The plan is to use the room as a storage area (1st Floor) and a workshop area (Ground Floor). The proposal is to utilise this space, which is currently open from floor to ceiling height, to create 2 useable areas. The ground floor to be used as a workshop area and the first floor (following the installation of a mezzanine structure and other works) to be used as a spare's storage area. The works will involve supply and installation of a mezzanine floor, structural works including installation of a door opening, electrical works, fire detection, joinery to existing doors and application to local council for building regs compliance. Please refer to the tender pack available for download at: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Authority/Notice_PubView.aspx?ID=OCT460553

The Machine Level SCADA system is required to provide a centralised client-server SCADA application for solving process visualisation and controls related to tasks in the PACE production and process automation line. The Machine Level SCADA system is responsible for providing the operator with a human-machine interface to the PACE Module machinery to enable supervisory control whilst ensuring Eudralex Vol 4 Annex 11 compliance. Please download the tender pack from https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Default.aspx for more information.

The Machine Level SCADA system is required to provide a centralised client-server SCADA application for solving process visualisation and controls related to tasks in the PACE production and process automation line. The Machine Level SCADA system is responsible for providing the operator with a human-machine interface to the PACE Module machinery to enable supervisory control whilst ensuring Eudralex Vol 4 Annex 11 compliance. Please download the tender pack for more information.

The scope of this project is: a) the design of an oligonucleotide synthesis process at the MMIC b) construction, installation and integration of the equipment within the MMIC c) commissioning and validation of the equipment Please download the tender pack from https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Default.aspx for more information.

The scope of this project is: a) the design of an oligonucleotide synthesis process at the MMIC b) construction, installation and integration of the equipment within the MMIC c) commissioning and validation of the equipment For more information, please download the tender pack.

Tender to establish a Single Supplier Framework for the provision of a Microwave Digester for CPI's National Formulation Centre To apply please visit https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ register to view tender documents

Tender to establish a Single Supplier Framework for the Provision of a laboratory scale mixer. To apply please visit https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ register to download documents

CPI is looking to appoint a specialised science and technology content marketing agency and content distribution platform that can help grow CPI's online audiences. Content will be targeted at our audiences encompassing: o Expert technicians and innovative businesses that could benefit from collaborating with CPI o Deep tech investors and entrepreneurs o Our communities across the North of England and Scotland o Stakeholders within the UK's innovation ecosystem Additional information: The tender documentation is free to access on https://in-tendhost.co.uk/uk-cpi/ Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

This framework agreement is to cover the ongoing supply, maintenance, servicing and consumables for microbial & mammalian fermenters, bioreactors and associated analytical equipment. An indicative list of the equipment we envisage being ordered under this tender is provided in Appendix 1 of the tender pack, however, this is just an indicative list and successful vendors will be expected to supply similar equipment that falls within the scope of this tender that is not on this list. This list also includes existing equipment requiring servicing, maintenance and support throughout the duration of this framework. For more information, please download the tender from https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/message.aspx?id=NOTICEPUB

This framework agreement is to cover the ongoing supply, maintenance, servicing and consumables for microbial & mammalian fermenters, bioreactors and associated analytical equipment. An indicative list of the equipment we envisage being ordered under this tender is provided in Appendix 1, however, this is just an indicative list and successful vendors will be expected to supply similar equipment that falls within the scope of this tender that is not on this list. This list also includes existing equipment requiring servicing, maintenance and support throughout the duration of this framework. For more information, please download the tender from https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/message.aspx?id=NOTICEPUB

A framework for consultancy services is required to offer quick access to specific specialist support services that will be required for the systemic challenges that are being developed in relation to CPI’s Bluehive business model. Having easeof-access to an established network of specialist suppliers will be critical for delivering the services that CPI will be offering to our customers. This framework has been split into the following lots; Lot # & Title 1 - Cultural & Strategic Change Management 2 – Systems Transformation Analysis 3 – Social Feasability Assessment 4 – Envinronmental Feasability Assessment 5 – Economic Feasability Assessment 6 – Project Roadmapping

CPI is looking to appoint several suitably experienced Contractors to a Framework for the Provision of Behavioural Coaching and Executive Coaching. The behavioural coaching is expected to include coaching in the following areas but not limited to: o Line Manager Capability o Personal Growth & Behaviour o Performance Management o Leadership The executive coaching element is expected to include coaching in the following areas but not limited to: o Situational Coaching o Understanding the impact of wider economic and social factors o Business Acumen o Strategy planning and implementation Additional information: The tender documentation is free to access on https://in-tendhost.co.uk/uk-cpi/ Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

CPI needs to appoint a Contractor to support, manage, and deliver a cross-functional / multi-site project to bring the existing LIMS and ELN systems and infrastructure up to date and operating on the latest stable versions of both systems. Additional information: The tender documentation is free to access on https://in-tendhost.co.uk/uk-cpi/ Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

A framework for consultancy services is required to offer quick access to specific specialist support services that will be required for the systemic challenges that are being developed in relation to CPI's Bluehive business model. Having easeof-access to an established network of specialist suppliers will be critical for delivering the services that CPI will be offering to our customers. This framework has been split into the following lots; Lot # & Title 1 - Cultural & Strategic Change Management 2 - Systems Transformation Analysis 3 - Social Feasability Assessment 4 - Envinronmental Feasability Assessment 5 - Economic Feasability Assessment 6 - Project Roadmapping The Tender document is available for access from Public Contract Scotland:https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Authority/Notice_PubView.aspx?ID=OCT462095

CPI require an online database or online market intelligence platform for tracking investments into SME's and other high growth companies. This must include private investment and public grants. The online database or online market intelligence platform must have: o the ability to search and export large volumes of data via company's house number i.e., copy and paste a list of company's house numbers from excel into the search platform. o capability for multiple user licences, accessible simultaneously. o provide accurate financial information for all UK companies. o advanced search capabilities, allowing filtering by region, LEP area, sector, company size etc. CPI also require the associated online platform to have an open API that can allow the online platform to directly push information from the platform into a number of other systems used by CPI. Additional information: The tender documentation is free to access on https://in-tendhost.co.uk/uk-cpi/ If you are not registered on the site, please can you register first, once registered please express your interest against the contract opportunity. Once this is done you should be able to access the documents. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

CPI is delivering SONNET (Smart Connected Technology Innovation Programme), a £3.8M project funded by the European Regional Development Fund to support SMEs in the Northeast of England. The project has one further year to run - until June 2023. The project aim is to bring regional SMEs up to date with the latest in Digital and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, to support the development of products and services, with a particular focus on the health sector. The key audience comprises innovative SMEs active in technology development applicable to the health sector; innovation leads with the health sector; and other stakeholders in government and funding bodies. Additional information: The documents are available on Public Contracts Scotland and any correspondence should be made through this portal.

This tender is for the provision of validation engineering services across multiple disciplines. These are; Lot 1 - Process Engineering Support (GMP) Lot 2 - Engineering Design and Turnkey Package (GMP) Lot 3 - Equipment Validation (GMP) Lot 4 - Facility/Utility Validation (GMP) Lot 5 - GMP Computer System Validation (CSV) For more information, please refer to the invitation to tender and specification documents. As and when CPI have a requirement for these services, a purchase order will be issued with the preferred vendor to carry out the services required. Additional information: Please register your interest on the In-Tend portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/uk-cpi/ to access the documentation, and provide the requested bid documents in return. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No