Standby Power Generator Replacement for Research Buildings

What the buyer is asking for

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

What you must already have

Conditions of participation. These are pass or fail, so check them before writing anything.

• Tenderers must satisfy the conditions of participation set out in the procurement documents, including: Financial standing requirements. Relevant experience of standby generator installation projects in live operational environments. Appropriate health and safety accreditation. Quality management arrangements. Environmental management arrangements. Appropriate insurance cover. Technical competence and resources. Attendance at the mandatory site visit. Compliance with exclusion and debarment requirements. Full details are contained within the tender documentation.

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Timeline

3 published dates · Europe/London

1. Tender notice published10 days ago

   27 Oct 2026, 15:51 GMT
2. Clarification questions by2 days ago

   4 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT
3. Submission deadlinein 26 days

   2 Dec 2026, 17:00 GMT

Commercial outcome and contract awards

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Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender

1. Tender notice27 Oct 2026, 15:51 GMT101696-2026

Documents

• Tender notice on Find a Tender