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Tender

09 Jul 2026 at 13:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Process Innovation Limited (CPI), located in Redcar, United Kingdom, is seeking regulatory and quality consultancy support for the MedTech, HealthTech, and Pharma sectors. This active tender involves the development and updating of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and quality management system documentation. It also includes training provisions and feedback on strategy plans. The services required fall under several categories, including technical analysis, project management, and research consultancy services. The procurement process, currently at the 'tender' stage, is facilitated through an open competition, with a tender deadline of 30th July 2026. This framework agreement is closed, meaning CPI will directly award contracts without with reopen competition.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in technical, project management, and quality consultancy services to collaborate with a major public undertaking within the realm of high-value manufacturing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) are particularly well-suited to leverage this opportunity, as suitability for these entities has been indicated in the tender. The successful bidder will be integrated into a framework with opportunities to secure direct awards, providing a stable stream of potential business over a four-year contract period commencing on 10th August 2026. Businesses with expertise in the MedTech, HealthTech, and Pharma sectors should consider participating to create growth and innovation synergies with CPI.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Regulatory and Quality Consultancy Support for MedTech, HealthTech and Pharma

Notice Description

CPI is a trusted partner of industry, academia, government, and the investment community. We're the catalyst for delivering smart Health Tech, materials, defence, pharma, AgriFood Tech and energy storage innovations. As part of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, we facilitate access to world-class organisations to deliver transformation across industries. Within our MedTech/HealthTech/Pharma portfolio, CPI is developing capability and solutions such as software-enabled and AI-driven medical technologies. CPI requires expert regulatory and quality support to develop and update its Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and quality management system (QMS) documentation, provide training, and provide additional services such as providing feedback on strategy plans and assumptions for project proposals. This specification sets out the requirement for a Regulatory/Quality consultant to deliver this work.

Lot Information

MedTech/HealthTech

MedTech/HealthTech - Please refer to specification document

Pharma

Pharma - Please refer to specification document

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c79f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064760-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£173,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Aug 2026 - 9 Aug 2030 4-5 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
CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
REDCAR
Postcode
TS10 4RF
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Redcar and Cleveland
Electoral Ward
Dormanstown
Westminster Constituency
Redcar

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