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title: "Custom Synthesis of a Chemical Compound"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068964"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MHRA"
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# Custom Synthesis of a Chemical Compound

Buyer: MHRA  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068964

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## Summary

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), a central government public authority, initiated a procurement process for the custom synthesis of a chemical compound, specifically a defined polymer (P2s) to meet exact specifications. This procurement falls under the laboratory services industry category. Located in London, the MHRA planned an open competition under UK legislation 2023/54, intending a service procurement below the threshold value. The tender was active with inquiry periods ending on 8 May 2026 and submission periods closing on 15 May 2026. However, the tender was later cancelled on 17 June 2026 due to bids exceeding the approved budget, with an official termination notice issued.

This procurement opportunity represented a significant business growth potential for companies specialising in chemical synthesis, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) given their suitability for the lot. While the contract period was intended to start on 30 June 2026 and potentially extend until 2030, businesses experienced in fulfilling laboratory service contracts, capable of competitive pricing, and flexibility in contract renewals would have found this tender particularly advantageous. Despite its cancellation, such procurements underscore the importance for businesses to remain agile and cost-effective when competing for government tenders.

## Notice

Synthesis of a defined polymer (P2s) to defined specifications

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056948-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,000 |
| Lots value | £36,000 |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2026 at 09:06 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056948-2026
- 23 Apr 2026 at 10:21 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036983-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056948-2026
  17th June 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036983-2026
  23rd April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/WelcomeSeeITTpackforfurtherdetails
- 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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