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Specific Pathogen Free Eggs (SPF) Supply

Mhra · Central government

In brief

Mhra is looking for suppliers for medical supplies work (UK-wide).

The estimated value is £350,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 7 years with extensions, starting 2 December 2026.

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, Thursday 5 November 2026
Bids by: 10am, Friday 13 November 2026

How bids are scored

Technical Envelope 70% · Commercial Envelope 20% · Social Value 10%

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 Agency requires a dependable supply of Specific Pathogen Free (SPF) eggs for scientific and biological research. The current supply originates from the United States of America (USA). To improve resilience, mitigate supply risks and diversify the geographical origin of supply, the Agency is seeking bids under this tender for SPF eggs sourced from outside the USA.

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 £350,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in locations across the UK?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.

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, Thursday 5 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 097858-2026

About the buyer

MhraLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for medical supplies

Freeze Drying Services Limited1 contract
Serosep UK Limited1 contract

All tenders and awards from Mhra

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From notice 097858-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 16 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 16 October 2026.