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Purchase of a Nanostring Life Sciences prep station

MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT

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26 Feb 2021 at 12:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines Discovery Catapult, located in Cheshire, England, has completed a procurement process for the purchase of a Nanostring Life Sciences prep station, valued at £500,000. This acquisition is part of their biomarker workflow aimed at increasing sample output. The procurement method used was a limited negotiation without a call for competition, which concluded on 13 December 2020, while the contract period runs from 15 December 2020 to 14 December 2021. The industry category is classified under laboratory, optical and precision equipment.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in laboratory equipment and related technologies. As the procurement process was conducted without open competition, suitable suppliers may find a less crowded market. Businesses with expertise in life sciences equipment, especially those that can provide innovative solutions to enhance laboratory workflows, are well-positioned to engage with the Medicines Discovery Catapult and potentially collaborate on future projects.

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Notice Title

Purchase of a Nanostring Life Sciences prep station

Notice Description

The purchase of a Nanostring Life Sciences prep station as part of our biomarker work flow, increasing sample output.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7a97b579-3efb-471a-9d36-5e23319ce40e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf94e68a-6b31-4eec-a290-59b0ef6c402c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without a call for competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2020 - 14 Dec 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Chelford
Westminster Constituency
Tatton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NANOSTRING TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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