Tender

The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Maintenance of General Laboratory Equipment (Multiple Items)

MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT

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Tender

11 Nov 2021 at 12:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC), an independent not-for-profit organisation based in Cheshire, is currently seeking bids for the supply, delivery, installation, and maintenance of general laboratory equipment as part of the establishment of a new CL3 facility for innovative diagnostics and therapeutics. This open procurement process aims to enhance the UK's diagnostic capabilities and strengthen the associated supply chain. The tender was published on 11th November 2021, with submissions closing on 13th December 2021. The total contract value is set at £280,000, and the contract period will commence on 27th January 2022 and conclude on 31st March 2022. This initiative falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those able to provide complex and advanced technologies. Companies that can deliver innovative diagnostic solutions and contribute to the development of high-value products would be particularly well-suited to compete in this process. Engaging with this procurement could facilitate market entry and growth for suppliers looking to align with MDC's mission of fostering regional growth in high-value jobs and innovative solutions in the life sciences sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Maintenance of General Laboratory Equipment (Multiple Items)

Notice Description

Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC) is a national facility for collaborative R&D exploring and developing new approaches to the discovery and proof of well targeted medicines, diagnostics and biomarkers. Funded by Innovate UK, an agency of the UK government, MDC are an independent not-for-profit company bringing together a fragmented UK sector of industry, academia, charities, technologists, services, finance companies, SMEs and start-ups who together can turn good science into new, high value products. By sharing problems, rare expertise and assets we support the growth of this new community through a time of radical business and national change. MDC wishes to create a new CL3 facility for innovative diagnostics, biomarkers and complex medicines and develop the UK's onshore diagnostic capability and capacity and the associated supply chain. The project will create a national facility for testing and validation of new diagnostics, biomarkers and innovative therapeutics for disease. The Validation Centre of Excellence will enable innovators to set up new companies with confidence, driving regional growth in high-value jobs and a sector of urgent national and global need. The Centre will build on the Lighthouse brand, creating a hub for new diagnostic and therapeutic validation. This tender is for General Laboratory Equipment (Multiple Items), which will be used in the new facility. Further information can be found at https://procontract.due-north.com/RFx/RFxSummary?rfxId=5e401949-e842-ec11-810e-005056b64545

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ef6f494-b4a0-410d-902f-11473ad791d0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESHIRE
Postcode
SK10 4ZF
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Chelford
Westminster Constituency
Tatton

Further Information

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