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United Kingdom
Category Goods
Type
No. of Lots 3
Status Active
Published 14th May 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-069849 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Packaging machines |
| Procurement Method | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Value | £375,000 |
United Kingdom
Category Goods
Type
No. of Lots 3
Status Active
Published 14th May 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-069849 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Packaging machines |
| Procurement Method | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Value | £375,000 |
Changes to notice
This notice has been edited. The previous version is still available.
Deadline for participating extended by 1 week
Scope
Reference
C385748
Description
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.
Total value (estimated)
- £375,000 excluding VAT
- £450,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 14 August 2026 to 13 August 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 79920000 - Packaging and related services
- 79921000 - Packaging services
- 42921320 - Packaging machines
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Lot constraints
Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for: 2
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded: 1
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
Lot 1 - Transport and Dangerous Goods Packaging
Lot 2 - Vial and Ampoule Packaging
Lot 3 - Bespoke Tooled Ampoule Packaging
Lot 1. Transport and Dangerous Goods Packaging
Description
Transport Packaging Suitable for Global Shipping Using Dry Ice.
Transport Packaging Suitable for Global 2-8°C Cold-Chain.
Transport Packaging Suitable for Dangerous Goods Class 6.2
Temperature Logging Devices for Dry Ice And 2-8°C Usage.
Lot value (estimated)
- £187,000 excluding VAT
- £224,400 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Vial and Ampoules Packaging
Description
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
Lot value (estimated)
- £100,000 excluding VAT
- £120,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Bespoke Tooled EPS Package for Vials and Ampoules
Description
Tooled EPS Package For three (3) Ampoules
Tooled EPS Package For ten (10) Vials
Lot value (estimated)
- £88,000 excluding VAT
- £105,600 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Transport and Dangerous Goods Packaging
Lot 2. Vial and Ampoules Packaging
Lot 3. Bespoke Tooled EPS Package for Vials and Ampoules
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
25 May 2026, 5:00pm
Submission type
Requests to participate
Deadline for requests to participate
9 June 2026, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Only electronic submissions will be accepted via MHRA Atamis solution
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
28 July 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 20 July 2030
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | Technical Ability | Quality |
| Pricing | Commercial proposal | Price |
Weighting description
The award will be based on a combination of the combined highest score and value for money
Other information
Payment terms
As per the Draft Contract
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
The Authority will initially assess each submission for compliance and only those that pass will progress to technical and commercial assessment.
The Authority reserves the right to conduct site visit of Bidders
Documents
Associated tender documents
Doc 2.0 Atamis Supplier User Guide - Transport Packaging and Ampoule and Vial Packaging.pdf
123
Contracting authority
MHRA
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJLJ-9824-VXPG
10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf
London
E14 4PU
United Kingdom
Contact name: Stuart Taylor
Email: stuart.taylor [at] mhra.gov.uk
Website:
Region: UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
