This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

17 Jun 2026 at 09:06

Tender

23 Apr 2026 at 10:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), a central government public authority, initiated a procurement process for the custom synthesis of a chemical compound, specifically a defined polymer (P2s) to meet exact specifications. This procurement falls under the laboratory services industry category. Located in London, the MHRA planned an open competition under UK legislation 2023/54, intending a service procurement below the threshold value. The tender was active with inquiry periods ending on 8 May 2026 and submission periods closing on 15 May 2026. However, the tender was later cancelled on 17 June 2026 due to bids exceeding the approved budget, with an official termination notice issued.

This procurement opportunity represented a significant business growth potential for companies specialising in chemical synthesis, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) given their suitability for the lot. While the contract period was intended to start on 30 June 2026 and potentially extend until 2030, businesses experienced in fulfilling laboratory service contracts, capable of competitive pricing, and flexibility in contract renewals would have found this tender particularly advantageous. Despite its cancellation, such procurements underscore the importance for businesses to remain agile and cost-effective when competing for government tenders.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Custom Synthesis of a Chemical Compound

Notice Description

Synthesis of a defined polymer (P2s) to defined specifications

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068964
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056948-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MHRA
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

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