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Medicines Discovery Catapult Limited

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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25 Feb 2021 at 18:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the Department of Health and Social Care, aiming to provide goods and services to support the UK COVID-19 Testing Strategy. This contract, titled "Medicines Discovery Catapult Limited," falls under the services provided by medical laboratories category (CPV code 85145000) and was valued at £54 million. The procurement method employed was a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, with the tender period concluding on 20 April 2020. The contract commenced on the same date and extended until 21 April 2021, covering delivery across various regions, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the medical laboratory services sector, particularly those that can offer innovative solutions for COVID-19 testing and related services. Companies with expertise in medical technologies, diagnostic services, and laboratory management would be well-suited to compete in future similar tenders, especially within the context of public health initiatives and government contracts aimed at responding to health crises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Medicines Discovery Catapult Limited

Notice Description

Provision of goods and services to support the UK COVID-19 Testing Strategy

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c4bf322-2d84-4da9-b2ba-1f143cb51953
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£54,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2020 - 21 Apr 2021 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT

Further Information

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