Award

Sterility Testing services

MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY

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13 Jun 2025 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has completed a public procurement process for Sterility Testing services in the United Kingdom, specifically at their location in Hertfordshire. This procurement, which falls under the laboratory services industry category, was conducted through an open procedure below threshold. The tender process reached its award stage, with the contract awarded on 6 June 2025 and scheduled to run from 2 June 2025 to 2 June 2028. The contract, valued at £30,000, was awarded to Reading Scientific Services Limited, highlighting the strategic partnership for the next three years.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities particularly for companies specialising in laboratory and testing services, including those providing laboratory reagents and research laboratory services. Although this specific contract has been awarded to a large enterprise, open procedures below threshold are generally favourable to small to medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to enter or expand in the public sector. Companies considering future participation in similar MHRA procurement processes can benefit from capitalising on the trend for openness to diverse suppliers and the increasing demand for specialised laboratory services.

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Notice Title

Sterility Testing services

Notice Description

Sterility Testing services Additional information: Sterility Testing services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c804b38f-dbf2-44e8-9c31-7c0cae3bae8a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7272c89f-07ed-4d6f-8e8c-8d37eb5241b6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

71900000 - Laboratory services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 2 Jun 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
Aun Bhatti
Contact Email
purchasing@mhra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

READING SCIENTIFIC SERVICES

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