Freeze Dryer IT Controller upgrade - Phase 2

Description

Summary of work The MHRA require a business analyst with an IT/Automation engineering background to support the gap anaylsis and development of specifications to replace the PLC, HMI's and SCADA across all freeze dryers Where the supplied staff will work South East England Who the organisation using the products or services is Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (NIBSC) Why the work is being done The MHRA has a statutory obligation to provide BRM's that supports the accurate dosing of biological medicines and accurate diagnostic test systems. Reference materials are produced by a semi automated filling line and freeze dryers. The function of each freeze dryer is reliant on three independent PLC (Programmable Logic Controller), HMI (Human Machine Interface) and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems (referred to as ‘IT controllers’ here on in) that interface between site IT servers and the freeze dryers. The IT controllers are at end of life and obsolete and must be replaced by March 24. A full tender is required as no supporting frameworks are applicable, leading to a stringent assessment of the marketplace via an OJEU process. Support is required in the development of tender specifications via process mapping and gap analysis. The business problem Review specifications developed to date by the project team Ensure that no part of the digital process has been overlooked and omitted from the specifications. Translate the requirements of the business into a language that is congruent with a successful tender outcome. The people who will use the product or service User type: Internal Users Definition: Internal users - Manufacturing team at South Mimms site, MHRA Work done so far Phase 1 currently in progress to replace 1 PLC and HMI with external supplier. Which phase the project is in Discovery Existing team Project team comprises subject matter experts in manufacturing and digital technology. The project is supported by a Project Manager and commercial procurement specialist. Address where the work will be done MHRA, South Mimms Laboratories, Blanche Lane, Hertsmere, EN6 3QG Working arrangements 20% on site work to review paper-based documentation. All other work to be conducted in a hybrid fashion Security and vetting requirements Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) Latest start date 17 July 2023 Expected contract length Contract length: 0 years 3 months 0 days Optional extension: 0 years 1 months 15 days Budget Indicative maximum: £30000 Indicative minimum: The contract value is not specified by the buyer Contracted out service or supply of resource? Contracted out service: the off-payroll rules do not apply Questions and Clarifications 1. Dear Procurement Team, 1) Can you please confirm whether 750 characters limit per question is 750 characters or 750 words? 2) Can you please confirm whether there is any specific format the response needs to be provided in or we can use our own format as long as we stay within the limit? Many thanks and kind regards. Dear Supplier, Answers to your queries are as follows: 1) If the portal specifies 750 characters, we take this to mean 750 characters. 2) Please submit any documents in a Word document format such as .doc or .docx Kind regards, MHRA Procurement Team Last Updated : <strong>13/07/2023</strong>