Award

Ethernet Ports, Firewalls, etc

MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT

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14 Jul 2020 at 12:43

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines Discovery Catapult is conducting a procurement process for the supply and establishment of Ethernet ports, firewalls, and related accessories to support the establishment of a Lighthouse laboratory in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This contract, valued at £40,000, falls under the radio, television, communication, and telecommunication equipment category. The procurement method employed is limited, with the contract awarded without prior publication of a notice due to the extreme urgency of the situation. The tender period concluded on 27 April 2020, and the contract is effective from 1 May 2020 to 30 April 2021, located in England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunication services and related technological solutions, particularly those equipped to respond rapidly to urgent public health needs. Companies that are familiar with public sector procurement and have the capacity to supply high-quality communication infrastructure will be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. The immediate nature of this procurement highlights the importance of agility and capability in service delivery during crisis situations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ethernet Ports, Firewalls, etc

Notice Description

Purchase to provide, set up and manage Ethernet Ports, Firewalls, etc 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-dc6785d6-d8b6-4890-bf67-e6151f857a3f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3eadfdad-7499-4e32-84b9-53c2882f50d8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2020 - 30 Apr 2021 6-12 months
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

M247

Further Information

Notice Documents

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