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# Batch manufacture of high titer/titre GMP (U.S.A.) compliant lentiviral vector for FDA approval

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/batch-manufacture-of-high-titer-titre-gmp-u-s-a-compliant-lentiviral-vector-for-fda-approv-ocds-h6vhtk-0568ca). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** University Of Edinburgh: "Batch manufacture of high titer/titre GMP (U.S.A.) compliant lentiviral vector for FDA approval". Published status: complete. Published Value: £900,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 1 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [University Of Edinburgh](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/university-of-edinburgh-GB-FTS-2023)
- **Published Value:** £900,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 1 September 2025 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive procedure with negotiation
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Pharmaceutical products
- **Delivery Location:** UKM75, US
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **Official Documents:** 1 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/batch-manufacture-of-high-titer-titre-gmp-u-s-a-compliant-lentiviral-vector-for-fda-approv-ocds-h6vhtk-0568ca#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0568ca`

## Before you bid
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## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk%2F)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/batch-manufacture-of-high-titer-titre-gmp-u-s-a-compliant-lentiviral-vector-for-fda-approv-ocds-h6vhtk-0568ca#participate

## Description
We are planning a phase I/II clinical trial to treat a rare genetic disease that causes
progressive dementia in children. Our therapy will use autologous CD34+ haematopoietic
stem progenitor cells (HSPCs) which are modified ex vivo with LVV to express
supraphysiologic levels of a secreted enzyme.
In order to progress this therapy, we require a high titre LVV produced to good
manufacturing practice (GMP) standard. The supplier must have extensive previous
experience manufacturing LVVs to this specification which have achieved regulatory
approval for phase I/II clinical trials, ideally for use in human CD34+ HSPC transduction.
The QC defined must be performed in compliance with FDA regulations. The product of
the initial delivery will be delivered directly to the University of California, LA, USA.
Note that throughout the document the British spelling ‘Titre’ has been used; this is
analogous to the American English term ‘Titer’ and the spellings may be used
interchangeably.
The University anticipates initially awarding for;
- Manufacture of concentrated lentiviral vector (LVV) from a 30L viral harvest
- Such award to include any warranties on quality, product replacement (for spoilage),
transport, and other supplier project costs such as (but not limited to) quality control
testing and audit.
The cost estimate of the procurement reflects the anticipated cost of the initial
requirement plus contingency, for (for example but not limited to), 1. Scope extension, 2.
Additional ad-hoc delivery to support further trials.
The time frame of the agreement – 3 years, reflects an initial delivery period expected to
be no longer than 12 months post signature, and the option to buy additional deliveries for
two years thereafter. The University may award additional deliveries to the awarded
supplier via the Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Call for Competition.
For transparency we have a budget appetite of approximately USD560k for the delivery of
the initial services. We may review this estimate from time to time.
Having posted this notice we reserve the right to repost any subsequent notice (including
if the ultimate procurement procedure is re-run) under reduced timescales as set out in
the regulations.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete

- **Delivery regions:** UKM, US

- **Estimated Value:** £900,000
- **Description:** See procurement documentation for all un-abridged description.
DEFINITIONS
FDA is the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA); the regulator for new clinical drugs
GMP means ‘Good Manufacturing Practice’; U.S.A.
IND is an “Investigational New Drug App...

- **Options published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** 080811-2025-EC1057-1 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **Indiana University**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-178412`
  - Value: US$586,904 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (1)
- **Contract:** 080811-2025-EC1057-1 (active)
  - Signed Value: US$586,904
  - Signed Date: 07/11/2025

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F080811-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2025-12-08T17:13:25.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-23T02:18:22.926Z
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