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05 Mar 2026 at 15:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), located in London, is managing the procurement process for the purchase of custom racks and software for an existing bespoke filling machine platform. This contract was awarded on 6th February 2026 and is set to conclude on 5th February 2027. The award falls under the goods category, specifically laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The contract is direct procurement identified as below threshold—without competition, owing to HTZ Ltd being the sole supplier able to fulfil the specific design and manufacturing requirements. This procurement is already in the 'Award' stage, indicating that the contract has been signed and is active.

This procurement represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment manufacturing and custom software development. Although HTZ Ltd is currently the sole provider, other similar businesses could find potential growth opportunities by leveraging niche expertise in such custom solutions. Businesses that can demonstrate innovation and technical capacity in this industry may position themselves well for similar future opportunities with government agencies like MHRA, particularly within the Central Government sector.

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Notice Title

Purchase of custom racks and software for an existing platform

Notice Description

Purchase of custom racks and software for an existing bespoke filling machine platform. HTZ Ltd are the sole supplier of the design, hardware manufacture and software.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066356
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020041-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Feb 2026 - 5 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
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
Postcode Area
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

HTZ Ltd

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