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Purchase of Fridges and Freezers - Framework Competition - LAB5061 LU

MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY

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17 Oct 2025 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency has completed the procurement process titled "Purchase of Fridges and Freezers - Framework Competition - LAB5061 LU," under the industry category of installation services of laboratory equipment and laboratory, optical and precision equipment. Located in London, United Kingdom, this tender, with a procurement method of call-off from a framework agreement, moved from planning to award, reflecting its completion status. The contract, valued at £330,000, commenced on 7th October 2025 and will conclude by 6th October 2028, with the award being granted to VWR INTERNATIONAL LTD on 7th October 2025.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for large-scale suppliers of laboratory equipment, particularly those capable of meeting the requirements of a framework agreement. Businesses in the laboratory equipment industry can benefit from this contract by leveraging their offerings in precision and optical instruments. VWR INTERNATIONAL LTD was awarded the contract, exemplifying the potential for organisations with robust operational capacities to succeed in such competitive procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Fridges and Freezers - Framework Competition - LAB5061 LU

Notice Description

Purchase of Fridges and Freezers - Framework Competition - LAB5061 LU Additional information: Purchase of Fridges and Freezers - Framework Competition - LAB5061 LU

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-27db2bf9-f3b4-4f50-a383-d58d47ce47a4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d404607d-682c-4f91-bbf3-2f6d22aaed7f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 2025 - 6 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EN6 3QG
Post Town
Enfield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Hertsmere
Electoral Ward
Shenley
Westminster Constituency
Hertsmere

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VWR INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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