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29 Jul 2026 at 09:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), a central government public authority based in London, has launched a tender for the "Production and Delivery of Shigella LPS". This procurement falls under the industry categories of Research Laboratory Services and Laboratory, Optical and Precision Equipments, aimed at goods procurement. The process follows an open competitive flexible procedure and is currently active in the tender stage. Submissions must be made electronically by 10:00 AM on 28th August 2026, with enquiries closing on 14th August 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 30th October 2026 and could potentially extend by 12 months beyond its initial end date of 30th October 2027.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the laboratory services and precision equipment industry, particularly those adept in research and delivery processes. The competitive procedure offers a two-stage process focusing on technical ability and a pilot scheme, which could advantageously position firms with a strong technical background. A focused evaluation will consider technical quality, commercial pricing, and social value, providing SMEs and voluntary sector enterprises an equal opportunity to participate. Companies that can demonstrate robust economic and technical capabilities as outlined in the invitation to tender (ITT) and pre-qualification questionnaire (PSQ) will be well-suited to compete effectively in this procurement process, with the potential for business growth through a significant contract value of £487,200.

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Notice Title

Production and Delivery of Shigella LPS

Notice Description

Production and Delivery of Pathogenic Shigella LPS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d616
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071557-2026
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
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 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 20264 weeks to go
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MHRA
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
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

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