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Production and Delivery of Shigella LPS

Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency

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29 Jul 2026 at 10:32

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is procuring the production and delivery of pathogenic Shigella lipopolysaccharide (LPS). This is a laboratory and research supply requirement, involving the manufacture and provision of a specialised biological material for the agency’s work. The procurement is categorised as goods, with associated research laboratory services and laboratory, optical and precision equipment. Delivery is required in the United Kingdom. The requirement is suitable for businesses that can produce the specified Shigella LPS to the required technical standard and arrange its delivery. It is a focused specialist opportunity rather than a general laboratory equipment or broad research services contract.

The process reached tender: MHRA invited offers through an open competitive flexible procedure. It uses two stages: Stage 1 assesses technical ability, followed by Stage 2 involving a pilot scheme. Enquiries had to be submitted by 14 August 2026 at 10:00, and offers by 28 August 2026 at 10:00. The planned award decision date is 30 October 2026. The contract is scheduled to run from 30 October 2026 to 30 October 2027, with an option for one further 12-month renewal, allowing a maximum end date of 30 October 2028. The estimated value is £406,000 excluding VAT, or £487,200 including VAT. Technical quality carries 50%, commercial price 40% and social value 10%.

This opportunity suits specialist life-science, biotechnology and research-laboratory suppliers with the capability to produce pathogenic Shigella LPS and deliver it in accordance with MHRA requirements. Businesses will need to demonstrate both economic and technical suitability under the ITT and PSQ, then complete the two-stage process, including the pilot scheme. The technical assessment is the largest part of evaluation, so relevant production methods, laboratory controls, quality assurance and evidence of technical ability will be important areas for bidders to address in their tender response. The requirement is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises, making it accessible beyond large established contractors where the necessary specialist capability is available.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Production and Delivery of Shigella LPS

Notice Description

Production and Delivery of Pathogenic Shigella LPS

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d616
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071557-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

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

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£406,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£406,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Oct 2026 - 30 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

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