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Appointment of a Supply & Installation Label Applicator, Service and Maintenance

MHRA

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04 Mar 2026 at 16:09

Award

21 Jan 2026 at 15:00

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21 Oct 2025 at 11:31

Tender

20 Oct 2025 at 14:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), a central government authority based in London, has completed the contracting phase for the "Appointment of a Supply & Installation Label Applicator, Service and Maintenance" project. Intended for the Standards Manufacturing Team at MHRA South Mimms, the procurement involved an open procedure requiring the purchase and installation of label applying machinery, with subsequent service and maintenance. Award details were finalised on 4th March 2026, with Newman Labelling Limited appointed as the supplier. The contract, valued at £210,528 including VAT, has been signed to commence on the 24th February 2026 and will conclude by 21st February 2031, offering optional annual maintenance extensions up to 2036.

This public procurement presents lucrative opportunities primarily for small and medium enterprises specialising in manufacturing and installation of label machines, with an emphasis on technical accuracy and operational efficiency. Businesses with expertise in consistent labelling solutions and equipment service will benefit from engaging in the contract's vista for recurring service agreements. Given the focus on goods within the label making and applying industry, entities delivering innovative solutions in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) will thrive, enhancing their portfolios and establishing long-term partnerships with governmental agencies like MHRA.

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Notice Title

Appointment of a Supply & Installation Label Applicator, Service and Maintenance

Notice Description

Purchase and installation of a Label Applicator for the Standards Manufacturing Team, MHRA South Mimms. Service and Maintenance is included.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cff6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019635-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30173000 - Label applying machines

30174000 - Label making machines

30177000 - Automatic labelling systems

30179000 - Label dispensers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£192,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£192,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£147,950 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£175,440 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2026 - 21 Feb 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MHRA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEWMAN LABELLING

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