Framework for Supply of Lipids
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£4.0m
Suppliers
4
Lots
2
Published
15 Jun 2026
Description
CPI requires a framework of approved suppliers capable of providing a broad range of lipids to support ongoing R&D, pilot-scale, and GMP activities across the Formulation Centre, Biologics Centre, and the RNA Centre of Excellence. The goods in scope primarily include ionisable lipids, helper lipids (e.g. DSPC, DOPE), cholesterol, PEGylated lipids, and other functionalised or custom lipids used in lipid nanoparticle (LNP) and related nano formulation development. Lipids may be required in research, pilot, or GMP grade, and supplied in various formats including powders, solutions, or ready-to-use concentrates. Ancillary services such as technical support, provision of Certificates of Analysis (CoAs), GMP documentation packages, and temperature-controlled logistics are also within scope.
Scope
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-0655f4
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 30 Mar 2026 to 30 Mar 2034
- CPV classifications
- 2400000024323000
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simple description | Selection Criteria Bids will be assessed against the following criteria: - Procurement Specific Questionnaire o Preliminary Question Debarment – PASS/FAIL o Associated Persons Debarment – PASS/FAIL o Sub-Contractor Debarment – PASS/FAIL - CPI GMP Operations Supplier Questionnaire Response – PASS/FAIL (for lot 1 only) Award Criteria Will be ascertained by the combined scores out of 100% (see Award Criteria Ratio) as to whom is successfully awarded. Quality & Service Response 70% Price 30% TOTAL 100% | price | — |
| Simple description | Selection Criteria Bids will be assessed against the following criteria: - Procurement Specific Questionnaire o Preliminary Question Debarment – PASS/FAIL o Associated Persons Debarment – PASS/FAIL o Sub-Contractor Debarment – PASS/FAIL Award Criteria Will be ascertained by the combined scores out of 100% (see Award Criteria Ratio) as to whom is successfully awarded. Quality & Service Response 70% Price 30% TOTAL 100% | price | — |
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details· 2 awards
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£4.0m
Award date
14 Jun 2026
Contract start
27 Jun 2026
Contract end
27 Jun 2034
Lots · 2 total
Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GMP Grade Lipids | — | complete |
| 2 | Non GMP Grade Lipids | — | complete |
Award 1· 4 suppliers
Awarded 14 Jun 2026 · Contract period 27 Jun 2026 — 27 Jun 2034
Award 2· 0 suppliers
Awarded —
Total lots
2
Awarded
2
Estimated total
—
Awarded total
£4.0m
GMP Grade Lipids
Start
30 Mar 2026
End
30 Mar 2034
Estimated
—
CPV
Non GMP Grade Lipids
Start
30 Mar 2026
End
30 Mar 2034
Estimated
—
CPV
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