Replacement of Steam Boilers
The contract covers the detailed design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning and handover of a replacement steam-boiler system for MHRA, the UK medicines and healthcare products regulator, at its live laboratory facility. The works will replace three 3,900 kg/h gas-fired boilers with two 3,000 kg/h electric steam boilers, including associated mechanical, electrical, controls, building, civil and enabling works. The supplier must maintain safe operations, steam continuity, electrical resilience and controlled site access while delivering an integrated programme, risk controls, inspection and commissioning, training, complete handover information, warranties and post-completion support under NEC3 ECC Main Option A. The estimated value and contract duration are not stated, and delivery is confined to MHRA Laboratories, Blanche Lane, South Mimms, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire EN6 3QG. The critical qualification requirement is confirmation that the bidder’s latest available annual turnover exceeds £14 million, alongside required ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification or equivalent.
Buyer: MHRA. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 12 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £5.8m
- Bids close: 20 Nov 2026
- Location: Tower Hamlets
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Contract period: 11 Jan 2027 to 10 Apr 2028
- Category: Boiler installations (42160000)
From the official notice
MHRA invites tenders for the detailed design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning and handover of replacement steam-boiler systems at MHRA Laboratories, Blanche Lane, South Mimms, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire EN6 3QG. The contract will be awarded to the supplier submitting the most advantageous tender in accordance with the published award criteria and assessment methodology in this ITT. The works form South Mimms Electric Steam Boiler Project and are intended to replace three existing individual 3,900 kg/h gas-fired steam boilers with two individual 3,000 kg/h electric steam boilers, together with the associated mechanical, electrical, controls, building, civil and enabling works. The site is a live operational medical-research facility. Maintaining safe operations, continuity of steam, electrical resilience and controlled access is fundamental to the delivery approach. The objectives are; • deliver a safe, coordinated and maintainable replacement steam-boiler installation without unacceptable disruption to the live site; • secure a technically credible design and executable programme covering design, enabling works, installation, testing, commissioning and handover; • obtain a transparent and comparable activity-schedule price under NEC3 ECC Main Option A; • allocate interface, access, electrical-capacity, continuity and commissioning risks clearly; • secure measurable social-value commitments relevant to the contract and local delivery; and • appoint a contractor ca...
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 20 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £5.8m.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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