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The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Maintenance of a Multi-Colour Flow Cytometer Reference: 0068-DST

MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT

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14 May 2021 at 15:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines Discovery Catapult has successfully completed the procurement process for the supply, delivery, installation, and maintenance of a Multi-Colour Flow Cytometer, valued at £120,000. This contract was awarded to Agilent Technologies following a selective procurement method, which involved evaluating bidders based on a quality-weighted score of 70% and cost-weighted score of 30%. The installation is scheduled for May 2021, with a one-year warranty commencing upon successful installation. The overall contract period extends from 6th May 2021 to 5th May 2025. The flow cytometer will be delivered to an address in the North West of England.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical equipment, particularly those capable of providing advanced technological solutions in flow cytometry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the medical or biotechnological sectors may find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts with the Medicines Discovery Catapult or other research institutions that require specialised laboratory equipment and ongoing maintenance services. Engaging with such opportunities can enhance business growth by gaining access to new markets within the healthcare and research sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Maintenance of a Multi-Colour Flow Cytometer Reference: 0068-DST

Notice Description

This contract is based on the tender issued by MDC for the Supply, Delivery, Installation and Maintenance of a Multi-Colour Flow Cytometer. MDC is looking to set up a research flow cytometry capability to provide the UK SME community access to advanced target engagement/validation and biomarkers strategies. MDC therefore require a benchtop flow cytometer instrument that will enable MDC to analyse and phenotype mixed populations of cells. The procurement process was designed to explore and evaluate each bidder's relevant experience, competency, and ability to deliver against the MDC's specified requirements. The tender assessed a potential supplier's quality and cost, quality had the weighted score of 70%, and cost had a weighted score of 30% The Tenderer who has passed all the Pass / Fail criteria and has achieved the highest total weighted score and considered the "most economically advantageous Tender" has been awarded the Contract. The tender submissions were evaluated by the evaluation team. The contract for the provision of a Multi-Colour Flow Cytometer awarded to Agilent Technologies LDA UK. Ltd. The installation is expected in May 2021, once installed to the satisfaction of MDC a one-year warranty will commence. At the end of the one-year warranty a three (3) year maintenance agreement will commence.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-97702be8-55a4-431d-a7e8-ef5371ec154a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1598d4b1-13d9-427d-8659-083cb5ddd084
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
5 May 2021 - 5 May 2025 4-5 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
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

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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