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Specific Pathogen Free Eggs (SPF) Supply

Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency

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16 Oct 2026 at 11:43

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is seeking a dependable supply of Specific Pathogen Free (SPF) eggs for scientific and biological research. The requirement is for eggs sourced outside the United States, diversifying the Agency’s supply and reducing reliance on its current US source. This is a goods procurement for laboratory research materials (CPV 33696500, laboratory reagents), with delivery in the United Kingdom. The supply is intended to support the Agency’s scientific and biological research.

The buyer invited offers through an open procedure. The procurement is divided into one lot. The deadline for enquiries was 5 November 2026 at 10:00 UTC, and the bid submission deadline was 13 November 2026 at 10:00 UTC. The estimated contract period runs from 2 December 2026 to 2 December 2029, with provision for four 12-month renewals and a maximum end date of 2 December 2033. The estimated value is £350,000 excluding VAT (£420,000 including VAT). Evaluation is weighted 70% on the technical submission, 20% on the commercial submission and 10% on social value. Technical selection requirements are set out in the tender documents.

This opportunity suits suppliers able to provide a dependable source of Specific Pathogen Free eggs from outside the United States and deliver them in the United Kingdom. Suppliers should be prepared to demonstrate that their technical offer meets the requirements in the tender documents; technical quality is the main element of evaluation. The buyer also assesses price and social value, so bidders should be able to address those aspects alongside supply capability. The multi-year requirement, with possible extensions, is suited to suppliers able to sustain supply over an extended period and support the Agency’s aim of improving resilience and diversifying its sources. The notice does not describe a specific accreditation or particular supplier experience requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specific Pathogen Free Eggs (SPF) Supply

Notice Description

The Agency requires a dependable supply of Specific Pathogen Free (SPF) eggs for scientific and biological research. The current supply originates from the United States of America (USA). To improve resilience, mitigate supply risks and diversify the geographical origin of supply, the Agency is seeking bids under this tender for SPF eggs sourced from outside the USA.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078954
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097858-2026
Current Stage
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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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Dec 2026 - 2 Dec 2029 3-4 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

Notice Documents

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