Tender

Supply & Installation; Freezer Dryer Parts, Service and Maintenance

MHRA

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13 May 2026 at 23:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), a central government public authority based in London, has initiated a public procurement process for the "Supply & Installation; Freezer Dryer Parts, Service and Maintenance." The contract involves annual servicing and maintenance for Serail Freeze Dryers and associated refrigeration systems. This tender falls under the category of services, specifically repair and maintenance of medical equipment. The procurement process is currently in the tender update stage, with electronic submissions being accepted until the extended deadline of 9th June 2026. The award phase is expected to conclude by 24th July 2026, and the contract will commence on 14th August 2026, running until July 2036. The procurement method is selective, utilizing a competitive flexible procedure, ensuring an initial compliance assessment to shortlist potential bids for further technical and commercial evaluation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in the maintenance and repair of medical and surgical equipment, particularly those experienced with freeze dryers and refrigeration systems. Companies that can demonstrate technical competence and offer competitive pricing stand to benefit if they qualify for the technical and commercial stages. With an expected contract value of £500,000, this opportunity could enhance business growth for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the suitability criteria favouring these types of organisations. The allowance for presentations in additional procurement stages also provides an avenue for innovative demonstrations of capability and value for money, offering a strategic advantage to well-prepared bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply & Installation; Freezer Dryer Parts, Service and Maintenance

Notice Description

This service contract is for annual servicing, calibration and emergency breakdown cover for three (3) Serail Freeze Dryers (CS150, CS100 and CS15) and refrigeration system servicing associated with the infectious filling isolator.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069848
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044173-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
21 May 20266 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Aug 2026 - 16 Jul 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2035-07-16

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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