Tender

Ambient Packaging and Packaging for Temperature-controlled and Dangerous Goods

MHRA

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14 May 2026 at 00:04

Tender

13 May 2026 at 23:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued an active tender for "Ambient Packaging and Packaging for Temperature-controlled and Dangerous Goods" as part of a competitive flexible procurement process. This opportunity is under the "goods" industry category and involves packaging services and machinery. The procurement process is currently at the tender update stage, with electronic submissions required via the MHRA Atamis solution by 9th June 2026. Located in London, the MHRA is focusing on global distribution needs that include temperature-controlled shipments using dry ice and packaging for infectious materials. The final award decisions are expected by 28th July 2026, with the contract commencing on 14th August 2026 and running until 13th August 2031.

This tender opens up significant opportunities for businesses specialising in innovative packaging solutions, especially those catering to temperature-sensitive and hazardous goods. Companies with expertise in packaging services and machinery can offer their solutions to meet the demanding logistical needs of the MHRA. The process encourages participation from SMEs and VCSEs, enabling a diverse range of suppliers to engage. Businesses equipped to provide high-quality and cost-effective solutions, while also complying with technical and commercial assessment requirements, will be well-positioned to benefit from this extensive five-year contract opportunity.

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Notice Title

Ambient Packaging and Packaging for Temperature-controlled and Dangerous Goods

Notice Description

The MHRA distributes life-science products and materials globally in the form of glass ampoule and vials. Many shipments require temperature control using dry ice or icepack/PCM system. Shipments may also contain infectious materials requiring dangerous goods packaging.

Lot Information

Transport and Dangerous Goods Packaging

Transport Packaging Suitable for Global Shipping Using Dry Ice. Transport Packaging Suitable for Global 2-8degC Cold-Chain. Transport Packaging Suitable for Dangerous Goods Class 6.2 Temperature Logging Devices for Dry Ice And 2-8degC Usage.

Vial and Ampoules Packaging

Packaging to Hold 5ml Glass Ampoules in Qty Of five (5) And ten (10) Packaging to Hold 5ml Glass Ampoules in Qty Of one hundred (100) Packaging to Hold 2.5ml Glass Ampoules in Qty Of five (5) And ten (10) Packaging to Hold Glass Vials

Bespoke Tooled EPS Package for Vials and Ampoules

Tooled EPS Package For three (3) Ampoules Tooled EPS Package For ten (10) Vials

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069849
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044174-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

42921320 - Packaging machines

79920000 - Packaging and related services

79921000 - Packaging services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
25 May 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Aug 2026 - 13 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2030-07-20

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MHRA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

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