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title: "Ambient Packaging and Packaging for Temperature-controlled and Dangerous Goods"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069849"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MHRA"
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# Ambient Packaging and Packaging for Temperature-controlled and Dangerous Goods

Buyer: MHRA  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069849

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## Summary

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued an active tender for "Ambient Packaging and Packaging for Temperature-controlled and Dangerous Goods" as part of a competitive flexible procurement process. This opportunity is under the "goods" industry category and involves packaging services and machinery. The procurement process is currently at the tender update stage, with electronic submissions required via the MHRA Atamis solution by 9th June 2026. Located in London, the MHRA is focusing on global distribution needs that include temperature-controlled shipments using dry ice and packaging for infectious materials. The final award decisions are expected by 28th July 2026, with the contract commencing on 14th August 2026 and running until 13th August 2031.

This tender opens up significant opportunities for businesses specialising in innovative packaging solutions, especially those catering to temperature-sensitive and hazardous goods. Companies with expertise in packaging services and machinery can offer their solutions to meet the demanding logistical needs of the MHRA. The process encourages participation from SMEs and VCSEs, enabling a diverse range of suppliers to engage. Businesses equipped to provide high-quality and cost-effective solutions, while also complying with technical and commercial assessment requirements, will be well-positioned to benefit from this extensive five-year contract opportunity.

## Notice

The MHRA distributes life-science products and materials globally in the form of glass ampoule and vials. Many shipments require temperature control using dry ice or icepack/PCM system. Shipments may also contain infectious materials requiring dangerous goods packaging.

### Lot Information

Transport and Dangerous Goods Packaging

Transport Packaging Suitable for Global Shipping Using Dry Ice. Transport Packaging Suitable for Global 2-8degC Cold-Chain. Transport Packaging Suitable for Dangerous Goods Class 6.2 Temperature Logging Devices for Dry Ice And 2-8degC Usage.

Vial and Ampoules Packaging

Packaging to Hold 5ml Glass Ampoules in Qty Of five (5) And ten (10) Packaging to Hold 5ml Glass Ampoules in Qty Of one hundred (100) Packaging to Hold 2.5ml Glass Ampoules in Qty Of five (5) And ten (10) Packaging to Hold Glass Vials

Bespoke Tooled EPS Package for Vials and Ampoules

Tooled EPS Package For three (3) Ampoules Tooled EPS Package For ten (10) Vials

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044174-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Aug 2026 - 13 Aug 2031 |
| Recurrence | 2030-07-20 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £375,000 |
| Lots value | £375,000 |
| 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 | MHRA |
| 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

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 42921320 - Packaging machines
- 79920000 - Packaging and related services
- 79921000 - Packaging services

## Release History

- 14 May 2026 at 00:04 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044174-2026
- 13 May 2026 at 23:51 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044172-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044174-2026
  14th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044172-2026
  13th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16135
  123

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/medicines-and-healthcare-products-regulatory-agency
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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