Tender

Maintenance and Servicing of Benchtop Centrifuges

MHRA

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Tender

16 Apr 2026 at 10:46

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), located in Canary Wharf, London, is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Maintenance and Servicing of Benchtop Centrifuges." The procurement process, falling under the services category, seeks to provide maintenance, servicing, calibration, and repair services for approximately 300 benchtop centrifuges at MHRA's South Mimms site. Critical dates include the tender submission deadline on 12th May 2026 at 10:00 AM and the enquiry period concluding on 30th April 2026 at 4:00 PM. The contract, valued at £80,000, runs from 30th June 2026 to 30th June 2029, with provisions for a 12-month extension. Interested parties are encouraged to register on the Atamis e-sourcing portal to participate via open competition.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in laboratory services and laboratory equipment maintenance. With no ultra or high-speed centrifuges included, businesses specialising in benchtop equipment are particularly well-suited. The procurement method is open, enabling a wide range of businesses to compete, fostering growth by providing ongoing service contracts in the scientific equipment maintenance sector. The clarity, structured timelines, and electronic submission policy offer businesses a straightforward path to expanding their portfolio with a central government contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maintenance and Servicing of Benchtop Centrifuges

Notice Description

The Agency is seeking to award a contract for the ongoing Maintenance, Servicing, Calibration and Repair of benchtop Centrifuges across the Agency's South Mimms site. The Agency currently operates approximately 300 centrifuges across campus. This procurement excludes all ultra and most high-speed centrifuges.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0683f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034599-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

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

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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