Tender

For the Supply, Delivery, Installation, Maintenance and Support of an Electronic Laboratory Notebook

MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT

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Tender

08 Apr 2021 at 12:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC) is initiating a tender for the supply, delivery, installation, maintenance, and support of an Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN) at their facilities in Alderley Park, Cheshire. This procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with submissions due by 12:00 on 26 April 2021. The total value of the contract is £350,000, and the procurement is being conducted under an open procedure, accelerated due to urgent requirements. The initial contract period is set for two years, with potential extensions available up to five years.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those focusing on laboratory information systems and digital solutions for research environments. Companies with experience in electronic records management and maintenance of software solutions would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The collaborative nature of MDC’s work with industry, academia, and technology providers also suggests that partnerships or joint ventures may enhance the chances of success for smaller firms aiming to enter or expand within this innovative sector.

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Notice Title

For the Supply, Delivery, Installation, Maintenance and Support of an Electronic Laboratory Notebook

Notice Description

Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC) are 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. This Invitation to Tender (ITT) has been issued by MDC for the supply, delivery, installation, maintenance and support of an Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN) for the laboratories based at MDC at their premises at Alderley Park in Cheshire.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC) are 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. This Invitation to Tender (ITT) has been issued by MDC for the supply, delivery, installation, maintenance and support of an Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN) for the laboratories based at MDC at their premises at Alderley Park in Cheshire.

Renewal: The initial contract is for 2 years. However, there will be an option to extend 1 year + 1 year + 1 year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a3b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007235-2021
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
5 years

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT
Contact Name
Ms Heather Henderson
Contact Email
heather.henderson@md.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1625708394

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Chelford
Westminster Constituency
Tatton

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