Liquid Handler for Coulometric Karl Fischer Titration System

MHRA

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Tender

22 Jun 2026 at 14:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), a central government public authority based in London, has initiated a tender process for procuring a Liquid Handler for Coulometric Karl Fischer Titration System. This procurement is targeted for delivery at their South Mimms site. The tender falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement process is at the tender stage and is conducted through an open competition method below the threshold value. Relevant participants need to submit their interest by 16th July 2026, while any inquiries should be raised by 30th June 2026.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment to expand their market reach by engaging with a reputable government body like the MHRA. Companies that possess expertise in the specified equipment and can meet the detailed qualifications described in the tender documentation are well-suited to compete. The open competition offers a transparent avenue for businesses to demonstrate their technical prowess, with evaluations focused on technical capacity at 70% and commercial factors at 30%, facilitating growth for businesses that can effectively meet these criteria.

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Notice Title

Liquid Handler for Coulometric Karl Fischer Titration System

Notice Description

Liquid Handler for Coulometric Karl Fischer Titration System for the South Mimms Site

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ba5c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058634-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Aug 2026 - 4 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

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
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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