---
title: "Procurement of Pilot Freeze Dryer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b15d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MHRA"
published: "2026-07-16"
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# Procurement of Pilot Freeze Dryer

Buyer: MHRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b15d

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## Summary

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), located at 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London, has completed an open procurement for a Pilot Freeze Dryer under an award update phase as of 16th July 2026. This procurement process was conducted through an open procedure focused on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, including installation services, with an award made to SciQuip Ltd, an SME based in Wem, for a contract value of GBP 116,800. The procurement was planned to span from 3rd August 2026 to 2nd August 2029, with the award pending pending some administrative aspects, and the standstill period concluding on 27th July 2026.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in laboratory equipment production or supply, particularly those with a focus on precision instruments and related installation services. SMEs, especially those with substantial technical capabilities, are well-suited to compete in such tenders, as highlighted by the successful bid from SciQuip Ltd. The open procurement method supports a transparent opportunity for a broader range of businesses to engage with central government procurements. Firms interested in similar opportunities are encouraged to leverage electronic portals like the Atamis e-sourcing platform for participation and to demonstrate competitive pricing and high-quality standards for future tenders.

## Notice

Procurement of Pilot Freeze Dryer 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067350-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award 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 | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | £116,800 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2026 at 14:09 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067350-2026
- 16 Jul 2026 at 14:04 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067348-2026
- 10 Jun 2026 at 08:46 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054555-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067350-2026
  16th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067348-2026
  16th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054555-2026
  10th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## 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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