Published date: 21 February 2025

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 24 March 2025, 12am

Contract summary

Industry

  • Design and execution of research and development - 73300000

Location of contract

London

Value of contract

£300,000

Procurement reference

BIP928345529

Published date

21 February 2025

Closing date

24 March 2025

Closing time

12am

Contract start date

1 May 2025

Contract end date

30 September 2025

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Competitive dialog

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Thames Freeport seeks a supplier or consortia to design and develop the Food & Drink Sustainable Packaging Innovation Hub, forming part of a broader network linked to a planned AI Campus driving regional transformation.
The selected partner will:
Develop a comprehensive plan for the Innovation Hub.
Deliver a Challenge Definition Phase to map the ecosystem and engage stakeholders.
Identify key challenges, opportunities, and themes.
Produce a full investment case for the Hub.
As a private sector-led economic zone, Thames Freeport spans Barking & Dagenham, Havering, and Thurrock, driving sustainable growth through three industry ecosystems:
Sustainable Construction
Technology Manufacturing
Food & Drink
The Freeport also envisions a "21st Century City", integrating industrial clusters, sustainable infrastructure, and inclusive communities to connect residents with education and employment.
With 40% of UK food and drink imports passing through its ports, Thames Freeport invites expressions of interest (EOIs) for a Food & Drink Supply Chain, Processing, Packaging & Logistics Innovation Centre. This initiative will drive economic growth, sustainability, and innovation by enhancing supply chain efficiency, packaging, and logistics practices.
Procurement follows a Competitive Dialogue under Regulation 30 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, with EOI as the first stage. Shortlisted suppliers will proceed to tender for FY25-26 delivery.

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About the buyer

Address

70 Mark Lane
London
EC37NQ
UK

Telephone

+443330154705

Email

l.devereaux@fnc.co.uk