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22 Jul 2026 at 09:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Process Innovation Limited is inviting tenders for the "MMIC Cleanroom Utility Upgrades" project. This procurement process is in the tender stage and is classified under the construction industry for research buildings, building installation work, electrical installation work, and mechanical installations. The contract, which is valued at £140,000, involves significant upgrades to the utility infrastructure at the Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre in Redcar, United Kingdom. Key dates for potential bidders include the enquiry period ending on 17th August 2026 and the tender submission deadline on 24th August 2026. Work is projected to start on 8th September 2026 and conclude by 7th September 2028. This is an open competition, and bids can be submitted electronically via the specified e-tendering platform.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in construction, electrical, and mechanical installation services. With a focus on cleanroom operations, companies with expertise in pharmaceutical and biotechnology facility upgrades will find this project particularly beneficial for growth. The open competition format and clear award criteria, divided equally between quality and price, ensure a competitive yet fair selection process. Businesses positioned in the UK, especially those experienced in enhancing utilities within high-specification research environments, are well-suited to participate in this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Title

MMIC Cleanroom Utility Upgrades

Notice Description

The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified contractor to undertake utility infrastructure upgrades and extensions within the Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre (MMIC) facility. The scope of work includes the upgrade of the existing Purified Water (PW) generation and distribution system to produce and distribute Water for Injection (WFI), the extension of the existing nitrogen distribution system, and the extension of the existing instrument compressed air distribution system to support new and existing cleanroom operations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d07d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069002-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45214600 - Construction work for research buildings

45300000 - Building installation work

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45350000 - Mechanical installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Sep 2026 - 7 Sep 2028 2-3 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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