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title: "Specific Pathogen Free Eggs (SPF) Supply"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-078954"
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buyer: "Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency"
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# Specific Pathogen Free Eggs (SPF) Supply

Buyer: Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-078954

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## Summary

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is seeking a dependable supply of Specific Pathogen Free (SPF) eggs for scientific and biological research. The requirement is for eggs sourced outside the United States, diversifying the Agency’s supply and reducing reliance on its current US source. This is a goods procurement for laboratory research materials (CPV 33696500, laboratory reagents), with delivery in the United Kingdom. The supply is intended to support the Agency’s scientific and biological research.

The buyer invited offers through an open procedure. The procurement is divided into one lot. The deadline for enquiries was 5 November 2026 at 10:00 UTC, and the bid submission deadline was 13 November 2026 at 10:00 UTC. The estimated contract period runs from 2 December 2026 to 2 December 2029, with provision for four 12-month renewals and a maximum end date of 2 December 2033. The estimated value is £350,000 excluding VAT (£420,000 including VAT). Evaluation is weighted 70% on the technical submission, 20% on the commercial submission and 10% on social value. Technical selection requirements are set out in the tender documents.

This opportunity suits suppliers able to provide a dependable source of Specific Pathogen Free eggs from outside the United States and deliver them in the United Kingdom. Suppliers should be prepared to demonstrate that their technical offer meets the requirements in the tender documents; technical quality is the main element of evaluation. The buyer also assesses price and social value, so bidders should be able to address those aspects alongside supply capability. The multi-year requirement, with possible extensions, is suited to suppliers able to sustain supply over an extended period and support the Agency’s aim of improving resilience and diversifying its sources. The notice does not describe a specific accreditation or particular supplier experience requirement.

## Notice

The Agency requires a dependable supply of Specific Pathogen Free (SPF) eggs for scientific and biological research. The current supply originates from the United States of America (USA). To improve resilience, mitigate supply risks and diversify the geographical origin of supply, the Agency is seeking bids under this tender for SPF eggs sourced from outside the USA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097858-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2026 - 2 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | £350,000 |
| 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 | Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Postcode area | 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

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2026 at 11:43 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097858-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097858-2026
  16th October 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

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