Planning

Process Equipment for a Novel Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Method

CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED

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Planning

07 Apr 2026 at 10:09

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Process Innovation Limited (CPI) is currently in the planning stage for a tender process focusing on the procurement of process equipment for a novel pharmaceutical manufacturing method. Located in Redcar, UK, this initiative falls within the pharmaceutical and industrial machinery industry categories, with specific interest in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement stage is specifically at the planning and market engagement phase, with a deadline for responses set for 7th May 2026. This project aims to gather information regarding market capabilities and innovations to inform future procurement strategies. The total estimated value of the procurement is £1,200,000, and the contract is expected to span from June 2026 to June 2030, presenting significant opportunities for suppliers in the region.

This engagement exercise by CPI offers an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in industrial machinery, laboratory equipment, and precision instruments to demonstrate their expertise and innovation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for this tender, given the suitability requirements outlined in the procurement details. By participating in this market engagement phase, businesses can better align with CPI’s needs and strengthen their position for potential procurement opportunities in the pharmaceutical processing sector. This is a strategic opportunity to engage directly with a public undertaking, enabling companies to influence the final procurement requirements and showcase their value-adding solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Process Equipment for a Novel Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Method

Notice Description

CPI is undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform a potential future procurement relating to a novel pharmaceutical manufacturing method. The purpose of this engagement is to understand market capabilities, capacity, innovations, indicative costs, and potential delivery timelines prior to finalising our procurement strategy. This notice does not constitute a call for competition or a commitment to proceed with a tender. It is an information gathering exercise only.

Planning Information

Interested suppliers are invited to submit a written response outlining their capabilities and relevant experience in delivering the indicative goods and services described above. Responses should clearly demonstrate technical competence, sector experience, and any value‑adding solutions the supplier can offer. Following the review of each submission, CPI will convene follow up engagement meetings with selected suppliers on a rolling basis, rather than deferring such interactions until the final submission deadline. Deadline for submission – 07/05/2026 https://in-tendhost.co.uk/uk-cpi/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067cb9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031333-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

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

38432200 - Chromatographs

42000000 - Industrial machinery

42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 May 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 1 Jun 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
REDCAR
Postcode
TS10 4RF
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Redcar and Cleveland
Electoral Ward
Dormanstown
Westminster Constituency
Redcar

Further Information

Notice Documents

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