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Mechanical Maintenance Replacements

MHRA

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Award

06 Mar 2026 at 12:12

Award

03 Feb 2026 at 10:23

Tender

11 Nov 2025 at 16:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in London has completed the procurement process for their "Mechanical Maintenance Replacements" project, aimed at addressing the maintenance backlog. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, and the procurement category is works, specifically mechanical engineering installation. The contract was awarded to Parker Air Conditioning, located in Westerham, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award and contract phase, with key dates including the contract period starting on 19th February 2026 and potential extensions up to March 2029. The total gross value of the contract is approximately £2.32 million with options to further increase the project's scope depending on budget allocations.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mechanical engineering and maintenance services, particularly those that are SMEs. Companies with expertise in replacing a variety of plant equipment could leverage this contract to secure long-term business prospects with MHRA. MHRA is seeking skilled contractors capable of handling the complexities of mechanical maintenance and installations at their laboratories in South Mimms, Hertfordshire. The possibility of annual spending extensions up to £2 million provides an attractive incentive for businesses looking to expand their operations and footprint within the public sector infrastructure domain.

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Notice Title

Mechanical Maintenance Replacements

Notice Description

Mechanical Maintenance Replacements. Also known as the Maintenance Backlog project.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract is planned to run for up to 4 years with approx PS2m annual spend. This is subject to budgetary approvals. The supplier is expected to give full tender submission for the 25/26 financial year only but may be called upon if funding is available for the next financial year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05df09
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020330-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works

50712000 - Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,936,329 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,936,329 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MHRA
Additional Buyers

MHRA/NIBSC

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PARKER AIR CONDITIONING

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