Scope
Reference
C388661
Description
2.1 This service is required for the MHRA site at South Mimms EN6 3QG.
2.2 A new label applicator for the manufacturing department within MHRA is required. The aim of this machine is to improve labelling accuracy, efficiency, and output.
2.3 The machine will also improve the quality of biological reference materials produced by ensuring consistency of labelling across all containers and batches.
2.4 The machine will be designed, built, delivered and commissioned. There will be ongoing service contracts, which includes planned preventative maintenance, and call-out/response agreements to manage corrective repairs all aimed at minimising machine downtime.
Contract 1. Appointment of a Supply & Installation Label Applicator, Service and Maintenance
Supplier
Contract value
- £147,950 excluding VAT
- £177,540 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
20 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
21 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 30 January 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
9 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 16 February 2026 to 14 February 2031
- Possible extension to 15 February 2036
- 10 years
Description of possible extension:
5 years for Parts, Service and Maintenance.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 30173000 - Label applying machines
Information about tenders
- 4 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 3 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
Newman Labelling Limited
- Companies House: 11979455
809 Salisbury House 29 Finsbury Circus,
London
EC2M 7AQ
United Kingdom
Email: mbell@newman.co.uk
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Appointment of a Supply & Installation Label Applicator, Service and Maintenance
Contracting authority
MHRA
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJLJ-9824-VXPG
10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf
London
E14 4PU
United Kingdom
Contact name: Majid Mahmood
Email: majid.mahmood@mhra.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/medicines-and-healthcare-products-regulatory-agency
Region: UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
Organisation type: Public authority - central government