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

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.

CPV Codes

• 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Indicators

• Contract is suitable for SMEs.

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. Please follow this link to view the notice https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Design-and-execution-of-re...