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Tender

04 Sep 2026 at 15:38

Summary of the contracting process

Centre for Process Innovation Limited is procuring business development support in the USA for its HealthTech and advanced materials work. The requirement covers market engagement and pipeline growth across two geographic areas: the East Coast, with a focus on New England, and the West Coast. The supplier will make targeted introductions, arrange and facilitate meetings, support CPI staff visits, and build networks and business opportunities with relevant regional stakeholders. This is a services opportunity combining business development consultancy with technical support. It is divided into East Coast and West Coast lots, so suppliers with strong networks in one or both US regions may be relevant.

The procurement reached tender: the buyer invited offers through a below-threshold open competition, with electronic submission allowed. Bids were due by 12:00 on 14 September 2026. The estimated total value is £80,000 excluding VAT, or £96,000 including VAT. Both lots have a contract period from 15 September 2026 to 29 March 2030, with four possible 12-month extensions at the authority’s discretion, allowing the arrangement to run until 29 March 2034. Each lot is evaluated on 70% quality and 30% price. The requirement forms part of a below-threshold open framework, with competition reopened with or without further competition as set out in the specification and ITT documents.

This opportunity suits business development consultancies, market-entry specialists and technical support providers with established US networks, particularly in New England, the wider East Coast or the West Coast. Strong candidates will be able to identify relevant HealthTech and advanced materials stakeholders, secure targeted introductions, facilitate productive meetings and help convert relationships into commercial opportunities. The work also requires the capacity to support CPI staff visits and to work closely with CPI personnel on market engagement and pipeline development. Suppliers with experience of innovation-led sectors, technology commercialisation, industry partnerships or cross-border business development are well placed. Both lots are identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, and businesses may be relevant for one region or both.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CPI USA Business Development Support for HealthTech and Materials

Notice Description

CPI seeks to procure business development support services in the East Coast (focus on New England) and West Coast regions, USA, to accelerate market engagement and pipeline growth in HealthTech and advanced materials. The supplier will provide targeted introductions, facilitate meetings, and support CPI staff visits, focusing on building networks and business opportunities with regional stakeholders.

Lot Information

East Coast

(focus on New England which includes Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont)

Renewal: 48 months initial duration with 4 additional 12 months period extension options at the discretion of the Authority.

West Coast

West Coast USA

Renewal: 48 months initial duration with 4 additional 12 months period extension options at the discretion of the Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f290
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084017-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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


CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical support services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Sep 2026 - 29 Mar 2030 3-4 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
REDCAR
Postcode
TS10 4RF
Postcode Area
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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