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Standby Power Generator Replacement for Research Buildings

Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency

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27 Oct 2026 at 15:51

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is procuring works to replace standby generators and associated fuel infrastructure serving Research Buildings 1 and 2 at its Laboratories site in South Mimms, Hertfordshire. The scope covers design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning and handover of replacement generation systems and fuel tanks, together with electrical infrastructure, control systems and building management system interfaces. It also includes training and replacement of existing end-of-life equipment. Suppliers must provide solutions and prices for four delivery options, from like-for-like replacement to enhanced resilience with new generator compounds, switchboard arrangements and expanded fuel storage. The works take place at an operational medical research site, where continuity of services and standby power resilience must be maintained while disruption is minimised. The requirement is for standby power generation and electrical installation works.

The MHRA invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. The contract period is 6 January to 30 June 2027. The estimated value is £860,000 excluding VAT (£1,032,000 including VAT). Questions were due by 4 November 2026 at 12:00, and tenders by 2 December 2026 at 17:00. The single contract is evaluated on the Most Advantageous Tender basis: technical quality carries 60%, social value and sustainability 10%, and price 30%. Electronic submission is permitted through the MHRA Atamis portal. Tenderers must attend a mandatory site visit and meet the conditions of participation set out in the procurement documents.

This requirement suits small and medium-sized contractors able to design and deliver generator replacement and fuel infrastructure works in a live operational setting. Relevant experience installing standby generators in operational environments is required, along with technical competence, sufficient resources and the ability to coordinate works while maintaining continuity of service and resilience. Bidders must demonstrate appropriate health and safety accreditation, quality and environmental management arrangements, suitable insurance cover, and compliant financial standing. They must also meet the buyer’s exclusion and debarment requirements. Suppliers should be able to develop and price four delivery options, including both like-for-like replacement and enhanced resilience configurations, and manage commissioning, training and handover. Participation is reserved for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises located in Hertfordshire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Standby Power Generator Replacement for Research Buildings

Notice Description

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified contractor to undertake the design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning and handover of replacement standby power generation systems and associated fuel infrastructure serving Research Buildings 1 and 2 at the MHRA Laboratories site, Blanche Lane, South Mimms, Hertfordshire. The contract includes the replacement of existing end-of-life generator assets and fuel tanks, associated electrical infrastructure, control systems, building management system interfaces, commissioning, training and handover activities. Tenderers are required to submit solutions and pricing for four defined delivery options, ranging from like-for-like generator replacement through to enhanced resilience solutions involving new generator compounds, switchboard arrangements and expanded fuel storage capacity. The works will be delivered on an operational medical research site and require careful coordination to maintain continuity of services, minimise operational disruption and preserve standby power resilience throughout delivery. In order to access the tender documentation suppliers must sign an NDA and follow the instructions in the Supplier Instruction folder on Atamis. The project reference is C485407

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-079196
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/101696-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

31121000 - Generating sets

45315300 - Electricity supply installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£860,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£860,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jan 2027 - 30 Jun 2027 1-6 months
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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