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AwardUpdate

16 Jul 2026 at 14:09

Award

16 Jul 2026 at 14:04

Tender

10 Jun 2026 at 08:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), located at 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London, has completed an open procurement for a Pilot Freeze Dryer under an award update phase as of 16th July 2026. This procurement process was conducted through an open procedure focused on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, including installation services, with an award made to SciQuip Ltd, an SME based in Wem, for a contract value of GBP 116,800. The procurement was planned to span from 3rd August 2026 to 2nd August 2029, with the award pending pending some administrative aspects, and the standstill period concluding on 27th July 2026.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in laboratory equipment production or supply, particularly those with a focus on precision instruments and related installation services. SMEs, especially those with substantial technical capabilities, are well-suited to compete in such tenders, as highlighted by the successful bid from SciQuip Ltd. The open procurement method supports a transparent opportunity for a broader range of businesses to engage with central government procurements. Firms interested in similar opportunities are encouraged to leverage electronic portals like the Atamis e-sourcing platform for participation and to demonstrate competitive pricing and high-quality standards for future tenders.

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Notice Title

Procurement of Pilot Freeze Dryer

Notice Description

Procurement of Pilot Freeze Dryer 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b15d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067350-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

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

51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£116,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MHRA
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCIQUIP

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