Award

The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Maintenance of Laboratory Equipment

MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT

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Award

20 Aug 2021 at 12:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines Discovery Catapult, a laboratory based in Cheshire, England, recently completed a procurement process for "The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Maintenance of Laboratory Equipment." This initiative involved acquiring equipment for COVID-PCR testing, with a total contract value of £500,000. The procurement method used was a limited negotiation without a call for competition, and the award was officially published on 20th August 2021. The tender period ended on 20th July 2021, while the contract commenced on 23rd July 2021 and is set to conclude on 23rd August 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the laboratory and medical equipment sector, particularly firms specialising in high-precision laboratory solutions. Companies that can supply, deliver, install, and maintain advanced PCR and laboratory testing equipment would be well-suited to engage in similar future contracts. As the demand for enhanced testing capabilities continues in public health, businesses that align with this field can position themselves for growth in upcoming procurement processes by establishing strong relationships with entities like the Medicines Discovery Catapult.

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Notice Title

The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Maintenance of Laboratory Equipment

Notice Description

MDC are expanding their PCR capability and thus require the supply and installation of the below equipment for COVID-PCR testing via the Accredited assay: Thermo Kingfisher flex Quant Studio 7's MDC Ltd is a ISO accreditation laboratory within the terms of the ISO 15189 Accreditation we must use the above equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ae8ab2bb-de74-4747-b620-1b2f4406af56
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0b38489-7294-4798-8945-513e12907f5a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2021 - 23 Aug 2021 1-6 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 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIFE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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