Tender

The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Maintenance of Multimode Plate Readers (x3) and Absorbance Plate/Cuvette Readers (x2)

MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT

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Tender

14 Oct 2021 at 09:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC), a national facility committed to revolutionising the discovery and validation of innovative medicines, is currently inviting tenders for the supply, delivery, installation, and maintenance of three Multimode Plate Readers and two Absorbance Plate/Cuvette Readers. This procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, and is expected to enhance the UK's diagnostic capabilities. The end date for tender submissions is 15 November 2021, with an overall contract period commencing on 30 December 2021 and concluding on 31 October 2022. The procurement method employed for this tender is an open procedure, with a total estimated value of £195,000, situated in Cheshire, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, biotechnology, and medical technology sectors. Companies that can provide state-of-the-art scientific instruments or related services will find this a prime opportunity to collaborate with MDC, a government-funded entity that facilitates R&D and the development of high-value products in a collaborative environment. Additionally, this contract may appeal to innovative SMEs and larger firms looking to engage in groundbreaking projects that foster national health advancements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Maintenance of Multimode Plate Readers (x3) and Absorbance Plate/Cuvette Readers (x2)

Notice Description

Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC) is a national facility for collaborative R&D exploring and developing new approaches to the discovery and proof of well targeted medicines, diagnostics and biomarkers. Funded by Innovate UK, an agency of the UK government, MDC are an independent not-for-profit company bringing together a fragmented UK sector of industry, academia, charities, technologists, services, finance companies, SMEs and start-ups who together can turn good science into new, high value products. By sharing problems, rare expertise and assets we support the growth of this new community through a time of radical business and national change. MDC wishes to create a new CL3 facility for innovative diagnostics, biomarkers and complex medicines and develop the UK's onshore diagnostic capability and capacity and the associated supply chain. The project will create a national facility for testing and validation of new diagnostics, biomarkers and innovative therapeutics for disease. The Validation Centre of Excellence will enable innovators to set up new companies with confidence, driving regional growth in high-value jobs and a sector of urgent national and global need. The Centre will build on the Lighthouse brand, creating a hub for new diagnostic and therapeutic validation. This tender is for Multimode Plate Readers (x3) and Absorbance Plate/Cuvette Readers (x2), which will be used in the new facility. Further information can be found at https://procontract.due-north.com/RFx/RFxSummary?rfxId=38309d8b-362c-ec11-810e-005056b64545&projectId=e3229498-2e2c-ec11-810e-005056b64545

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be5f2c23-db58-401a-ad83-fb5f9cbb434b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£195,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Dec 2021 - 31 Oct 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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