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title: "Production and Delivery of Shigella LPS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d616"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MHRA"
published: "2026-07-29"
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# Production and Delivery of Shigella LPS

Buyer: MHRA  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d616

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## Summary

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), a central government public authority based in London, has launched a tender for the "Production and Delivery of Shigella LPS". This procurement falls under the industry categories of Research Laboratory Services and Laboratory, Optical and Precision Equipments, aimed at goods procurement. The process follows an open competitive flexible procedure and is currently active in the tender stage. Submissions must be made electronically by 10:00 AM on 28th August 2026, with enquiries closing on 14th August 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 30th October 2026 and could potentially extend by 12 months beyond its initial end date of 30th October 2027.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the laboratory services and precision equipment industry, particularly those adept in research and delivery processes. The competitive procedure offers a two-stage process focusing on technical ability and a pilot scheme, which could advantageously position firms with a strong technical background. A focused evaluation will consider technical quality, commercial pricing, and social value, providing SMEs and voluntary sector enterprises an equal opportunity to participate. Companies that can demonstrate robust economic and technical capabilities as outlined in the invitation to tender (ITT) and pre-qualification questionnaire (PSQ) will be well-suited to compete effectively in this procurement process, with the potential for business growth through a significant contract value of £487,200.

## Notice

Production and Delivery of Pathogenic Shigella LPS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071557-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Oct 2026 - 30 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £406,000 |
| Lots value | £406,000 |
| 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

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2026 at 09:32 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071557-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071557-2026
  29th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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