--- title: "Thames Freeport Food and Drink Sustainable Packaging Centre Programme" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e6b5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e6b5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e6b5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e6b5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" 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-h6vhtk-04e6b5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e6b5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e6b5.json) ## Summary Thames Freeport Limited is seeking a supplier or consortia to design and develop the Food & Drink Sustainable Packaging Innovation Hub. This project is part of a larger AI Campus initiative aimed at driving regional transformation in Barking & Dagenham, Havering, and Thurrock. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for expressions of interest set for 24th March 2025. The procurement follows a Competitive Dialogue under Regulation 30 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This opportunity falls under the industry category of design and execution of research and development services, with a total project value of £300,000 GBP. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in sustainable construction, technology manufacturing, or the food and drink sectors. Companies specialising in supply chain efficiency, packaging, and logistics practices are particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can also find this contract beneficial for business growth, as the initiative aims to drive economic growth, sustainability, and innovation. The successful supplier will be required to develop a comprehensive plan for the Innovation Hub and produce a full investment case, providing ample room for demonstrating expertise and innovative solutions. ## 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. ### Lot Information Lot 1 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. Renewal: Ends September 2025 with the potential to be extended dependent on the necessary approvals and agreements from the Freeport Board and Accountable Body ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006790-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | 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 | TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering | ## 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 14:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006790-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://thamesfreeport.com/ - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/88MBZ9J2U5 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Design-and-execution-of-research-and-development./88MBZ9J2U5 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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