Thames Freeport Food and Drink Sustainable Packaging Centre Programme

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    "description": "Thames Freeport seeks a supplier or consortia to design and develop the Food \u0026 Drink Sustainable Packaging Innovation Hub, forming part of a broader network linked to a planned AI Campus driving regional transformation.\r\n      The selected partner will:\r\n      Develop a comprehensive plan for the Innovation Hub.\r\n      Deliver a Challenge Definition Phase to map the ecosystem and engage stakeholders.\r\n      Identify key challenges, opportunities, and themes.\r\n      Produce a full investment case for the Hub.\r\n      As a private sector-led economic zone, Thames Freeport spans Barking \u0026 Dagenham, Havering, and Thurrock, driving sustainable growth through three industry ecosystems:\r\n      Sustainable Construction\r\n      Technology Manufacturing\r\n      Food \u0026 Drink\r\n      The Freeport also envisions a \"21st Century City\", integrating industrial clusters, sustainable infrastructure, and inclusive communities to connect residents with education and employment.\r\n      With 40% of UK food and drink imports passing through its ports, Thames Freeport invites expressions of interest (EOIs) for a Food \u0026 Drink Supply Chain, Processing, Packaging \u0026 Logistics Innovation Centre. This initiative will drive economic growth, sustainability, and innovation by enhancing supply chain efficiency, packaging, and logistics practices.\r\n      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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