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title: "Biological Services - Models - Eggs Sourcing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a658"
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# Biological Services - Models - Eggs Sourcing

Buyer: MHRA/NIBSC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a658

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## Summary

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is seeking to procure high quality fertile chicken eggs for use in scientific research through the Biological Services Department (BSD). This procurement process, classified under CPV ID 03142500 for eggs, falls within the health industry category. The procurement, which follows an open procedure, involves an active tender stage with submissions due by 10:00 AM on 8th November 2024. The Agency's office is located at Blanche Lane, South Mimms, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, UK. The awarded contract, with an estimated value of £220,000, supports MHRA's role in biological medicines quality assurance through product testing, standards development, and applied research.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in animal products and related services, to collaborate with a leading national health agency. With criteria focusing on social value, technical quality, and commercial viability, firms with robust supply capabilities and expertise in providing high-quality biological materials, such as viable chicken eggs, will find this tender well-suited to their offerings. SMEs in the sector, like the awarded supplier Medeggs Ltd, stand to benefit greatly by expanding their market presence and contributing to critical scientific research that supports healthcare advancements.

## Notice

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is a world leader in assuring the quality of biological medicines through product testing, developing standards and reference materials, and carrying out applied research. To fulfil their role in supporting the scientific functions, the Biological Services Department (BSD) are looking to implement a contract for the provision of high quality fertile chicken eggs for use in scientific research.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is a world leader in assuring the quality of biological medicines through product testing, developing standards and reference materials, and carrying out applied research. To fulfil their role in supporting the scientific functions, the Biological Services Department (BSD) are looking to implement a contract for the provision of high quality fertile chicken eggs for use in scientific research.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041466-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £220,000 |
| Lots value | £220,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MHRA/NIBSC |
| Additional buyers | MHRA |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Hertsmere |
| Electoral ward | Shenley |
| Westminster constituency | Hertsmere |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MEDEGGS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

### Codes

- 03140000 - Animal products and related products
- 03142500 - Eggs

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2024 at 16:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041466-2024
- 7 Oct 2024 at 13:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032076-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/medicines-and-healthcare-products-regulatory-agency

## Provenance

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