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Standby Power Generator Replacement for Research Buildings

Mhra · Central government

In brief

Mhra is looking for suppliers for construction and electrical work (UK-wide).

The estimated value is £860,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 6 months, starting 6 January 2027.

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

Bids close at 5pm, Wednesday 2 December 2026.

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 4 November 2026
Bids by: 5pm, Wednesday 2 December 2026

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 contractor to undertake the design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning and handover of replacement standby power generation systems and associated fuel infrastructure serving Research Buildings 1 and 2 at the MHRA Laboratories site, Blanche Lane, South Mimms, Hertfordshire. The contract includes the replacement of existing end-of-life generator assets and fuel tanks, associated electrical infrastructure, control systems, building management system interfaces, commissioning, training and handover activities. Tenderers are required to submit solutions and pricing for four defined delivery options, ranging from like-for-like generator replacement through to enhanced resilience solutions involving new generator compounds, switchboard arrangements and expanded fuel storage capacity. The works will be delivered on an operational medical research site and require careful coordination to maintain continuity of services, minimise operational disruption and preserve standby power resilience throughout delivery. In order to access the tender documentation suppliers must sign an NDA and follow the instructions in the Supplier Instruction folder on Atamis. The project reference is C485407

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 19 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £860,000 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.
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 midday, Wednesday 4 November 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before 5pm, Wednesday 2 December 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

27 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 101696-2026

About the buyer

MhraLast 12 months

Procurements

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Commercial Services UK Ltd1 contract
Parker Air Conditioning1 contract

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From notice 101696-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 27 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 October 2026.