Engineering-related scientific and technical services

National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT)

Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority: Bioprocess Specialist Design Services. The National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT) is a recently established institute providing training and research for the Bioprocessing Industry in Ireland. NIBRT is an innovative collaboration between four of Ireland's higher education institutes (UCD, TCD, DCU and IT Sligo), industry partners and other 3rd-level colleges. NIBRT would like to appoint a service provider to deliver Bioprocess Specialist Design Services regarding the design of facilities and equipment for a new state-of-the-art Research and Training Centre at Fosters Avenue, Belfield (Dublin 4). The successful Bioprocess Specialist service provider must have relevant experience and knowledge of the design and operation of mammalian cell culture based bioprocess for the production of monoclonal antibodies. Specialist skill sets will include but are not exclusive to: (i) Cell culture bioreactor design (glass, stainless steel and disposables) for batch, fed-batch and perfusion. (ii) Development of methodologies for fluid transfer/handling between processing stages and design of associated equipments. (iii) CIP/SIP systems. (iv) COP/SOP systems. (v) Design of harvest and clarification systems. (vi) Design of UF/DF skids. (vii) Design of chromatography packing skids. (viii) Design of chromatography systems. (ix) Design of autoclave and washer systems. (x) Bioprocess automation specialists. (xi) Design of bio-waste handling systems. (xii) Design of purified water system. (xiii) Specialists in the development of technical specifications for laboratory equipment. (xiv) Design of facilities and equipment to bio-safety level-2. (xv) Completion of all works to handover. For further information, please refer to the qualification questionnaire available to download from the Irish Government Public Procurement Opportunities Portal www.etenders.gov.ie. further information and additional documentation relating to this notice may be available on the eTenders web site at http://www.etenders.gov.ie/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=53824.

The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2007-09-14. The procurement was published on 2007-08-17.

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