Concession Contract for Publishing, Selling and Marketing of the British Pharmacopoeia
Mhra · Central government
In brief
Mhra has announced plans to buy IT and software and marketing work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.
The estimated value is £39,810,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 5 years, up to 7 years with extensions, starting 31 March 2027.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Key dates
- Questions by
- midday, Wednesday 23 December 2026
- Bids by
- midday, Friday 29 January 2027
Competition
Typical: a median of 3 bids per contract for this buyer (from 17 awards in the last 12 months).
What the notice says
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 midday, Wednesday 23 December 2026.
- Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 29 January 2027. Late bids are usually rejected.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 087062-2026
- Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 087063-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
61Awards
43Suppliers it has used most for IT and software
- AEB International1 contract
- Constans Automation Limited1 contract
- NEW MEDIA WAREHOUSE LTD (t/a Synergy Learning)1 contract
- Scionics Computer Innovation1 contract
- Specialist Computer Centres Plc1 contract
Similar open tenders
All open IT and software tenders- £9.25mestimated
- £15mframework ceiling
- £40kestimated
- £65kestimated
- £400kestimated
From notice 087062-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 14 September 2026, last updated 14 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.