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Procurement of Vessel Handling Equipment

MHRA(buyer)

Published
Published 12 November 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 27 November 2026 (15 days left)
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Overview

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is procuring two vessel handling tools capable of operating in both cleanroom and non-cleanroom environments. The contract has an estimated value of £30,000. Bids must be submitted by 27 November 2026.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£30,000
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
12 November 2026
Questions by
20 November 2026
Deadline
27 November 2026
Classification (CPV)
Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)Lifting and handling equipment and partsLifting and handling equipment

Competition and scoring criteria

Expected competition

2

Median bids on comparable tenders

Open and restricted tenders in Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) drew a median of 2 bids over the last 24 months; 33% received only one.

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Price 30% · Quality 70%

  • Technical70%
  • Commercial30%

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Market context

Typical award in Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

£74,712

Median of 2,399 awards in the last 24 months

MHRA in the last 12 months

44

contracts awarded, worth £28,083,102 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract Notice

    12 November 2026

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