Tender

Thames Freeport Food and Drink Sustainable Packaging Centre Programme

THAMES FREEPORT LIMITED

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 13:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Thames Freeport Limited has initiated a procurement process for the "Thames Freeport Food and Drink Sustainable Packaging Centre Programme" under the industry category of design and execution of research and development. The project, located in London, aims to establish a Food & Drink Sustainable Packaging Innovation Hub. This procurement is currently at the tender stage, with expressions of interest required by 24 March 2025, and project delivery scheduled from 1 May 2025 to 30 September 2025. Thames Freeport is employing a competitive dialogue approach under Regulation 30 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in sustainable packaging, supply chain management, and logistics within the food and drink sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project's scope includes developing a comprehensive innovation plan, mapping ecosystems, engaging stakeholders, and generating investment cases. Companies well-versed in sustainable construction, technology manufacturing, or food and drink industries would be well-suited to compete. Success in this project can lead to business growth through innovation-driven economic and sustainable development in the Thames Freeport region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Thames Freeport Food and Drink Sustainable Packaging Centre Programme

Notice Description

Thames Freeport seeks a supplier or consortia to design and develop the Food & Drink Sustainable Packaging Innovation Hub, forming part of a broader network linked to a planned AI Campus driving regional transformation. The selected partner will: Develop a comprehensive plan for the Innovation Hub. Deliver a Challenge Definition Phase to map the ecosystem and engage stakeholders. Identify key challenges, opportunities, and themes. Produce a full investment case for the Hub. As a private sector-led economic zone, Thames Freeport spans Barking & Dagenham, Havering, and Thurrock, driving sustainable growth through three industry ecosystems: Sustainable Construction Technology Manufacturing Food & Drink The Freeport also envisions a "21st Century City", integrating industrial clusters, sustainable infrastructure, and inclusive communities to connect residents with education and employment. With 40% of UK food and drink imports passing through its ports, Thames Freeport invites expressions of interest (EOIs) for a Food & Drink Supply Chain, Processing, Packaging & Logistics Innovation Centre. This initiative will drive economic growth, sustainability, and innovation by enhancing supply chain efficiency, packaging, and logistics practices. Procurement follows a Competitive Dialogue under Regulation 30 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, with EOI as the first stage. Shortlisted suppliers will proceed to tender for FY25-26 delivery.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-441d7ec3-6909-40cf-82e0-846b94e16292
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5e6f1ae-e3bf-4d93-b217-28a6fd27e4a4
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialog
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THAMES FREEPORT LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3 7NQ
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

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