Thames Freeport Food and Drink Sustainable Packaging Centre Programme

Concepts

• research and development
• sustainable packaging centre programme
• sustainable growth
• sustainable infrastructure
• thames freeport food
• the food & drink sustainable packaging innovation hub
• thames freeport
• drink
• freeport
• sustainable construction technology manufacturing food

Location

Barking & Dagenham and Havering

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Thames Freeport

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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.

Renewal Options

Ends September 2025 with the potential to be extended dependent on the necessary approvals and agreements from the Freeport Board and Accountable Body

CPV Codes

• 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are available.

Other Information

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. ** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Design-and-execution-of-re... To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/88MBZ9J2U5 GO Reference: GO-2025221-PRO-29524348