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COVID 384 PCR System Instruments

MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT

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16 Jul 2020 at 10:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process led by Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC) for the purchase of COVID 384 PCR System instruments occurred under extreme urgency as part of the UK Government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The tender, classified under the laboratory equipment industry category, was executed using a limited procurement method, which allowed for the award of a contract without prior publication of a contract notice. The contract was awarded on 19 May 2020, with a total value of £121,500, and the delivery address is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. Although no competitive tendering took place, the urgency of the situation was justified under the Public Contracts Regulations (2015), given the unforeseen public health risks presented by the pandemic.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in laboratory equipment and medical supplies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capacity to supply high-demand medical devices would be well-placed to compete in such urgent procurement scenarios, especially those capable of ensuring compatibility with existing equipment. As this process highlights the importance of rapid response in public health emergencies, companies that can swiftly deliver innovative solutions could find substantial business growth potential within similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

COVID 384 PCR System Instruments

Notice Description

Purchase of COVID 384 PCR System instruments 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. There are also reasons of compatibility with existing equipment associated with this purchase.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c94b578-816e-4976-b546-f1c6103b20ba
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£121,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£121,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
19 May 2020 - 31 May 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
TLD North 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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