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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

Concession Contract for Publishing, Selling and Marketing of the British Pharmacopoeia 2029-2035 editions

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. 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.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
  4. Send clarification questions before midday, Wednesday 23 December 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 29 January 2027. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 087062-2026
  2. Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 087063-2026

About the buyer

MhraLast 12 months

Procurements

61

Awards

43
  1. SIEM/SOAR Solution for Jisc Security Operations Centre

    JiscUK-wideIT services and software

    Closing soon10 hours leftExpress interest

    £9.25mestimated
  2. Google Products & Services Reseller Framework Agreement

    Digital Health & Care WalesWalesIT services and software, Telecoms and networks

    Closing soon10 hours leftSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £15mframework ceiling
  3. The Provision of Access to Media Monitoring Services

    Cabinet OfficeUK-wideIT services and software

    Closing soon10 hours leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £40kestimated
  4. King's Trust DBS and Vetting Services

    The King's TrustUK-wideFinancial services and insurance, IT services and software

    Closing soon10 hours leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £65kestimated
  5. Furze Down School - Managed IT Services Provision

    Furze Down SchoolUK-wideIT services and software

    Closing soon10 hours leftSuitable for SMEs

    £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.