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Assay Workstations

MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT

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14 Jul 2020 at 10:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC) initiated a limited procurement process for the purchase of assay workstations and accessories, essential for establishing a Lighthouse laboratory as a part of the UK Government's COVID-19 response. This procurement, classified under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, operates under extreme urgency provisions. The contract was awarded on 13th April 2020, with a total value of £1,300,000. The contract period spans from 14th April 2020 to 15th April 2020, and delivery is expected in the region of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and related goods, particularly those that can quickly supply high-quality workstations and accessories. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capacity to respond rapidly and adhere to stringent public health requirements are well-suited to compete. The urgent nature of this contract highlights the necessity for agile supply chains and innovative solutions, offering a competitive edge for businesses equipped to manage fast-paced procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Assay Workstations

Notice Description

Purchase of assay ready workstations and accessories related to the establishment of a Lighthouse laboratory as part of the UK Government response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In its response to COVID-19 and with only days available, MDC, on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care, is entering into contracts without competition or advertising the requirement. In accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations (2015) and Procurement Policy Note 01/20, the following tests have been met: * There are genuine reasons for extreme urgency - the response to the COVID-19 consequences needs to be immediate because of public health risks. * The events that have led to the need for extreme urgency were unforeseen - the COVID-19 situation is so novel that the consequences are not something that MDC could have predicted. * It is impossible to comply with the usual timescales in the Public Contract Regulations (2015) - there is no time to run an accelerated procurement under the open or restricted procedures or competitive procedures with negotiation, nor does the MDC have access to an existing commercial agreement such as a framework or dynamic purchasing system. The situation is not attributable to the MDC - MDC has not done anything to cause or contribute to the need for extreme urgency.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7f4007a4-4b3d-4958-82f2-2b7ef85f391b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7b670a4-6cb9-4f1d-beb3-2e3d9f4aaeb6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice
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
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2020 - 15 Apr 2020 30 days
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
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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAMILTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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