✓Tender information last checkedLast checked 16 Oct 2026, 12:56.
Opportunity overview
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.
Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.
Scope, procedure and submissions
Id
C468358
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
goods
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
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Buyer location · London · UKI42 · E14 4PU · United Kingdom
Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom
Notice and amendment history
1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.
1 VERSION
1
097858-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS
ProcuraAxis Analysis
Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.
ANALYSIS PREVIEW
Opportunity intelligence at a glance
MHRA is running an open tender for a dependable supply of Specific Pathogen Free (SPF) eggs for scientific and biological research. Eggs must be sourced from outside the USA to diversify supply and reduce supply risk.
Who this may suit
Potential fit for suppliers able to provide SPF eggs with non-USA origin for delivery in the United Kingdom. Evidence does not state further quality credentials, volumes, contract term or logistics requirements.
Key points identified
Product requiredSpecific Pathogen Free (SPF) eggsEvidence: “The Agency requires a dependable supply of Specific Pathogen Free (SPF) eggs for scientific and biological research.”
Geographical source requirementEggs sourced from outside the USAEvidence: “the Agency is seeking bids under this tender for SPF eggs sourced from outside the USA.”
Intended useScientific and biological researchEvidence: “SPF eggs for scientific and biological research.”
93% approved-analysis confidence4 supplier criteria identified3 risks or unknowns
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MHRA is running an open tender for a dependable supply of Specific Pathogen Free (SPF) eggs for scientific and biological research. Eggs must be sourced from outside the USA to diversify supply and reduce supply risk.
Who this may suit
Potential fit for suppliers able to provide SPF eggs with non-USA origin for delivery in the United Kingdom. Evidence does not state further quality credentials, volumes, contract term or logistics requirements.
Key deliverables
Supply of Specific Pathogen Free (SPF) eggs
Non-USA sourcing of SPF eggs
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
4 criteria identified
Product required
99% confidence
Specific Pathogen Free (SPF) eggs
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“The Agency requires a dependable supply of Specific Pathogen Free (SPF) eggs for scientific and biological research.”
Geographical source requirement
99% confidence
Eggs sourced from outside the USA
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“the Agency is seeking bids under this tender for SPF eggs sourced from outside the USA.”
Intended use
98% confidence
Scientific and biological research
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“SPF eggs for scientific and biological research.”
Supplier eligibility requirements
98% confidence
Unknown
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No eligibility, financial standing, insurance, registration or company-size requirements are supplied.
COMMERCIAL AND DELIVERY
Contract intelligence
Commercial
Estimated/maximum value
94% confidence
GBP 350,000
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Process value_max is 350000 GBP; active Lot 1 value is 350000 GBP.
Contract term
99% confidence
Unknown
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Contract start and end dates are not supplied.
Delivery
Delivery country
93% confidence
United Kingdom
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Location record: “Delivery location” country “United Kingdom”, region “UK”.
Delivery schedule, volumes and logistics terms
98% confidence
Unknown
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No delivery schedule, quantities, packaging or logistics terms are supplied.
PROCEDURE
How to respond
Status
99% confidence
Open
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display_status is “open”; source_status is “active”.
Procedure
99% confidence
Open procedure
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procurement_method_details is “Open procedure”.
Submission deadline
99% confidence
2026-11-13T10:00:00Z
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submission_deadline is “2026-11-13T10:00:00Z”; Lot 1 has the same deadline.
Notice publication date
99% confidence
2026-10-16T11:43:21+01:00
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published_at is “2026-10-16T11:43:21+01:00”.
RISKS AND UNKNOWNS
Points requiring attention
Supply-origin constraint
99% confidence
The eggs must be sourced outside the USA, limiting eligible supply origins.
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“the Agency is seeking bids under this tender for SPF eggs sourced from outside the USA.”
Specification gap
97% confidence
Volumes, SPF specification details, quality controls, delivery schedule and contract term are not supplied.
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The supplied notice description and fields do not state these details.
Lot detail limitation
99% confidence
Lot 1 is active and valued at GBP 350,000 but has no title or description.
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Lot 1 title and description are null; value_amount is 350000 GBP.
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