Tender

The Supply and Delivery of COVID-19 Samples

MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT

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Tender

22 Dec 2020 at 16:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC), located in Cheshire, is conducting an open tender process titled "The Supply and Delivery of COVID-19 Samples." This procurement falls under the medical equipment and pharmaceuticals category and aims to establish a framework agreement for the supply of COVID-19 samples to Oncimmune in Nottingham. Tenders for this opportunity were published on 22nd December 2020 and will remain open until 22nd January 2021, with the contract period scheduled to commence on 9th March 2021 and last until 8th March 2024. The total estimated value of the contract is £550,000, and the procurement is being held in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of medical samples, specifically those that can ensure compliance with evolving regulatory frameworks, including considerations arising from Brexit. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the tender process allows for a maximum of six suppliers to be appointed based on performance criteria, creating a competitive environment where quality and reliability are paramount. Firms that possess logistical capabilities to manage the collection, storage, and delivery processes are well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Supply and Delivery of COVID-19 Samples

Notice Description

Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC) are 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. This Invitation to Tender (ITT) has been issued by MDC for the establishment of a Framework Agreement for the supply and delivery of COVID-19 Samples for delivery to Oncimmune at the following address: FAO Natalia Hudson, Oncimmune MediCity D6 Thane Road Nottingham NG90 6BH This ITT is in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The Contract Notice has been advertised in the Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union and on Contracts Finder. The process is being conducted under the EU Procurement Directive's Open Procedure. Tenders shall remain open for acceptance by MDC for 120 days from the Tender deadline date. The purchase of COVID-19 Samples shall include the cost of collection, storage and delivery as well as any administrative requirements. The Supplier shall ensure they have measures in place to ensure the fulfilment of the contract in the event of any developments from Britain's exit from the European Union (BREXIT). The Tenderer must state in their Tender Submission if there are any concerns with the Tenderer fulfilling its obligations under the contract due to BREXIT. The costs quoted in the Pricing Schedule appendix 2 are fixed for the life of the Contract and must include the costs to serve associated with the administration and management of the Contract including but not limited to; all costs associated with BREXIT, and all the points in this document, the MDC Contract appendix 1 and the Specification appendix 3. The Tender is for the establishment of a Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of COVID-19 Samples. It is intended that a maximum of six (6) Suppliers will be appointed to the Framework Agreement. These will be the Tenderers who achieve the highest total scores based on the Award Criteria. If a number of Suppliers score equally and fall into joint sixth (6th) place, then all Tenderers in equal sixth (6th) place will be awarded a place on the Framework Agreement. Please follow the below link for further information and the tender documents: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/ Index?advertId=de2d20a0-a040-eb11-8106-005056b64545

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51c53189-8608-470a-b500-f2158c5ed90c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Mar 2021 - 8 Mar 2024 3-4 years
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 4TG
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Chelford
Westminster Constituency
Tatton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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