Tender

Purchase and maintenance of Advanced Electroporation system

MHRA

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

18 Dec 2025 at 16:44

TenderUpdate

07 Oct 2025 at 14:41

Tender

07 Oct 2025 at 14:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), a central government public authority based in London, sought tenders for the purchase and maintenance of an advanced electroporation system. The procurement process was organised as an open procedure, inviting submissions from qualified suppliers within the industry. Key classification codes indicated the focus was on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement aimed to finalise in November 2025, following an initial tender notice published on 7th October 2025. Despite active engagement through the Atamis e-sourcing portal, the process was ultimately completed with a cancellation notice on 18th December 2025 due to bids not meeting mandatory requirements.

This procurement presented a notable opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacturing and maintenance of laboratory equipment to expand their governmental contracts. Ideal contenders would be those possessing expertise in advanced electroporation systems and capable of delivering associated maintenance services. Furthermore, businesses capable of addressing bespoke components or IT-related requirements could have leveraged this tender to secure a long-term partnership, aligning with the MHRA's need for ongoing service support and potential equipment renewal options throughout the contract's duration.

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Notice Title

Purchase and maintenance of Advanced Electroporation system

Notice Description

The MHRA has a requirement to award a contract for the Purchase and maintenance of an Advanced Electroporation system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: We expect to award a contract for a one of purchase of the equipment. For service maintenance and/or purchase of any bespoke kits/consumables and/or any IT related requirements, if applicable, the contract will be for the life of the equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a9bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084611-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 15 Oct 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MHRA
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Aun Bhatti
Contact Email
purchasing@mhra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

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