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Microbiological Safety Cabinets

MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT

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14 Jul 2020 at 09:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines Discovery Catapult is undertaking a procurement process for the purchase of robotic microbiological safety cabinets, valued at £85,000. This initiative is part of the UK's rapid response to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the procurement being classified under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The contract was awarded without prior publication of a contract notice due to the extreme urgency dictated by public health needs, complying with regulations allowing expedited procurement processes. The contact period for this contract commences on April 16, 2020, and concludes on April 17, 2020, with the procurement having reached the award stage as of April 13, 2020.

This tender represents significant opportunities for suppliers in the laboratory equipment sector, particularly those capable of meeting urgent demands for high-quality scientific instruments. Companies specialising in microbiological safety cabinets or related laboratory equipment are encouraged to consider the implications of such contracts, as similar expedited procurement processes may arise in response to future public health challenges. Participation in these contracts could enhance the visibility and credibility of suppliers within the government procurement landscape, paving the way for additional business opportunities in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microbiological Safety Cabinets

Notice Description

Purchase of robotic microbiological safety cabinets 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d1bfefc-e632-41b7-862c-ab0d4c2bee21
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
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
£85,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,000 Under £100K
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
15 Apr 2020 - 17 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

CONTAINED AIR SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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