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title: "Digital Solution for Global Dispatch, Inventory Management and Sale of Biological Reference Materials"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05de1e"
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current_stage: "Tender"
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# Digital Solution for Global Dispatch, Inventory Management and Sale of Biological Reference Materials

Buyer: MHRA  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05de1e

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## Summary

In a procurement process initiated by the MHRA, a tender was sought for a "Digital Solution for Global Dispatch, Inventory Management and Sale of Biological Reference Materials." The agency, located in Canary Wharf, London, operates within the public authority central government sector and focuses on IT services. The tender was in the award stage but was ultimately cancelled on 28th January 2026, as the sole bid did not meet the required quality threshold. Earlier, the tender was in the active stage with an open procedure, seeking a scalable digital solution to replace a legacy dispatch system, and was open for submissions until 12th December 2025. This endeavour highlights the agency's commitment to modernising logistics solutions and is part of a phased approach to enhance its operational infrastructure in Hertfordshire, UK.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those adept in enterprise resource planning software development. The expected value of £600,000, with an extension capacity stretching over five years, indicates significant business growth potential. Suitable candidates include small and medium enterprises capable of delivering modular and scalable dispatch systems that can eventually integrate with MHRA's existing platforms. This opportunity would be ideal for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the public sector and engage in a project that supports international distribution operations and compliance with UK regulatory standards.

## Notice

The Agency is seeking to let a contract for a three-year period, with two twelve-month optional extensions (for a total possible five-year contract term) to one Supplier. The Agency is seeking to let a contract with a phased approach to deliverables. There will be a Phase I consisting of mandatory works, which, at the discretion of MHRA may lead-in to a second Phase of works. The MHRA manufactures Biological Reference Materials ("standards") that support the harmonisation of biological medicines and ensure the accuracy of diagnostic tests. Such standards are produced and distributed from the MHRA's Science Campus based in Hertfordshire, UK and are distributed globally via the NIBSC website. To support this essential function, the Agency is seeking to replace its legacy dispatch system, Assist4, which is scheduled for retirement by December 2026. The MHRA also produces British Pharmacopoeia Chemical Reference Substances (BPCRS) which is currently contracted out to LGC who also manage despatch through their in-house dispatch system and so not in scope of this requirement. The immediate priority is to secure a modern, scalable dispatch solution that ensures continuity of logistics and shipping operations and integrates effectively with MHRA's existing inventory system also known as "Ingenica 360" that is built on the MS dynamics platform. While the dispatch functionality described above is the core requirement, the Agency strongly encourages modular solutions that can be extended in future phases to support inventory management, trade compliance, forecasting, courier booking, and integration with its e-commerce web-based platform. This modular approach aligns with MHRA's long-term goal to streamline operations across inventory management, sales and dispatch, alongside its Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) lifecycle. MHRA remains open to innovative approaches that meet its evolving operational needs.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Two annual options for the Agency to extend the Contract Term by twelve months

Renewal: Two annual options for the Agency to extend the Contract Term by twelve months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009754-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2026 - 19 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | £600,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MHRA |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72212451 - Enterprise resource planning software development services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 09:21 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009754-2026
- 10 Nov 2025 at 17:36 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072571-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009754-2026
  4th February 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072571-2025
  10th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7639
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7640
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7641
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7642

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/medicines-and-healthcare-products-regulatory-agency
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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