--- title: "Thames Freeport Food and Drink Sustainable Packaging Centre Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-441d7ec3-6909-40cf-82e0-846b94e16292" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-441d7ec3-6909-40cf-82e0-846b94e16292" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-441d7ec3-6909-40cf-82e0-846b94e16292.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-441d7ec3-6909-40cf-82e0-846b94e16292.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THAMES FREEPORT LIMITED" published: "2025-02-21" --- # Thames Freeport Food and Drink Sustainable Packaging Centre Programme Buyer: THAMES FREEPORT LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-441d7ec3-6909-40cf-82e0-846b94e16292 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-441d7ec3-6909-40cf-82e0-846b94e16292) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-441d7ec3-6909-40cf-82e0-846b94e16292.json) ## Summary Thames Freeport Limited has initiated a procurement process for the "Thames Freeport Food and Drink Sustainable Packaging Centre Programme" under the industry category of design and execution of research and development. The project, located in London, aims to establish a Food & Drink Sustainable Packaging Innovation Hub. This procurement is currently at the tender stage, with expressions of interest required by 24 March 2025, and project delivery scheduled from 1 May 2025 to 30 September 2025. Thames Freeport is employing a competitive dialogue approach under Regulation 30 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in sustainable packaging, supply chain management, and logistics within the food and drink sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project's scope includes developing a comprehensive innovation plan, mapping ecosystems, engaging stakeholders, and generating investment cases. Companies well-versed in sustainable construction, technology manufacturing, or food and drink industries would be well-suited to compete. Success in this project can lead to business growth through innovation-driven economic and sustainable development in the Thames Freeport region. ## Notice Thames Freeport seeks a supplier or consortia to design and develop the Food & Drink Sustainable Packaging Innovation Hub, forming part of a broader network linked to a planned AI Campus driving regional transformation. The selected partner will: Develop a comprehensive plan for the Innovation Hub. Deliver a Challenge Definition Phase to map the ecosystem and engage stakeholders. Identify key challenges, opportunities, and themes. Produce a full investment case for the Hub. As a private sector-led economic zone, Thames Freeport spans Barking & Dagenham, Havering, and Thurrock, driving sustainable growth through three industry ecosystems: Sustainable Construction Technology Manufacturing Food & Drink The Freeport also envisions a "21st Century City", integrating industrial clusters, sustainable infrastructure, and inclusive communities to connect residents with education and employment. With 40% of UK food and drink imports passing through its ports, Thames Freeport invites expressions of interest (EOIs) for a Food & Drink Supply Chain, Processing, Packaging & Logistics Innovation Centre. This initiative will drive economic growth, sustainability, and innovation by enhancing supply chain efficiency, packaging, and logistics practices. Procurement follows a Competitive Dialogue under Regulation 30 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, with EOI as the first stage. Shortlisted suppliers will proceed to tender for FY25-26 delivery. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5e6f1ae-e3bf-4d93-b217-28a6fd27e4a4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive dialog | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THAMES FREEPORT LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | EC3 7NQ | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development ## Release History - 21 Feb 2025 at 13:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5e6f1ae-e3bf-4d93-b217-28a6fd27e4a4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5e6f1ae-e3bf-4d93-b217-28a6fd27e4a4 21st February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Design-and-execution-of-research-and-development./88MBZ9J2U5 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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