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C473282 - South Mimms Canteen Refurbishment

Mhra · Central government

In brief

Mhra is looking for suppliers for construction and building maintenance work (East of England).

The estimated value is £235,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 4 months, starting 14 December 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at 10am, Friday 13 November 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 10am, Friday 6 November 2026
Bids by: 10am, Friday 13 November 2026

How bids are scored

Technical Envelope 70% · Commercial Envelope 30%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually low: a median of 2 bids per contract for this buyer (from 29 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified Supplier to undertake the refurbishment of the staff restaurant, servery and associated kitchen facilities at its South Mimms site. The successful Supplier will be responsible for delivering all works necessary to provide a modern, functional and high-quality catering environment, in accordance with the Specification. This will include the coordination, supply, installation and commissioning of refurbishment works, whilst maintaining high standards of health and safety, quality and project management throughout the contract.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 0 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £235,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in East of England?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before 10am, Friday 6 November 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before 10am, Friday 13 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

16 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 097951-2026

About the buyer

MhraLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for construction

Commercial Services UK Ltd1 contract
Parker Air Conditioning1 contract

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From notice 097951-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 16 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 16 October 2026.