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Pathology Equipment for PCR Testing

MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT

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23 Jul 2021 at 18:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC) is leading a procurement process for "Pathology Equipment for PCR Testing" in the medical equipment field, aimed at enhancing the UK’s capabilities in medical research and diagnostics. This tender, currently in the award stage, involves the acquisition of specialised equipment valued at approximately £200,000, with the contract awarded on 10th June 2021. The delivery location is situated in Cheshire, UK, specifically at the Medicines Discovery Catapult Services Ltd.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in medical equipment supply and laboratory services, particularly those specialising in PCR testing technologies. Companies that manufacture or lease high-quality laboratory equipment and reagents, as well as those offering diagnostic services, would be well-positioned to engage in similar tenders in the future. The involvement of established players like SYNLAB Laboratory Services further underscores the competitive landscape within this procurement category, making it an attractive space for both large and small enterprises eager to expand their footprint in the health sector.

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Notice Title

Pathology Equipment for PCR Testing

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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Medicines Discovery Catapult Services Ltd (MDCS) has agreed a contract with SynLab Laboratory Services (SynLab) for the MDCS to provide SynLab with SARS-CoV-2 tests. The agreement also includes agreement for SynLab to lease to a potential purchase the below equipment to MDCS, for a value in the region of PS200,000.00: Thermo Fisher Life Technologies - KF FLX 96 DEEP, SMST, 1YZG11 Quantity 2 Thermo Fisher Life Technologies - CORD,PWR 10A/240V-C13-UK 2.5M Quantity 2 Thermo Fisher Life Technologies QSTUDIO 7 FLX, 384W INST,LPTP Quantity 1 Thermo Fisher Life Technologies 384-WELL CALIBRATION INSTALL KIT Quantity 1 Thermo Fisher Life Technologies POWER CORD-UK EACH Quantity 1 Thermo Fisher Life Technologies 1 DAY REAL TIME PCR TRAINING AT CUSTOMER SITE Thermo Fisher Life Technologies ASSURANCE,QSTUDIO7FLEX Quantity 1 Thermo Fisher Life Technologies 384WELL CALIBRATOR W/ABY DYE Quantity 1 Thermo Fisher Life Technologies384WELL CALIBRATOR Quantity 1 Thermo Fisher Scientific BSC Herasafe 2030i 1.5m incUVC, stand, frame, delivery, commissioning, KSN Top box Quantity 2 Cepheid GeneXpert: GXIV-4-L-10C Description GeneXpert IV Laptop - 4 Modules - 10 colours (including 1 years service agreement) Quantity 1 Capheid Xpert Xpress SARS-CoV-2 20 kits Quantity 1 Additional information: https://md.catapult.org.uk/

Procurement Information

Medicines Discovery Catapult Services Ltd (MDCS) has agreed a contract with SynLab Laboratory Services (SynLab) for the MDCS to provide SynLab with SARS-CoV-2 tests. The intention is that SynLab will utilise the MDCS as a referral laboratory to assist with analysing of Sars-CoV-2 Samples. The MDCS will be analysing the Samples provided to it following the Sars-CoV-2 Tests using equipment owned and provided by the SynLab as per the Equipment Hire Agreement dated 10th June 2021 the MDCS have the option to purchase the equipment at the end of the contract. A condition of the contract is that the MDCS must operate the Thermo Fisher Life Technologies Equipment which in turn requires the use of specific reagents for PCR COVID testing. The MDCS must operate the Thermo Fisher Life Technologies equipment and relevant reagents to ensure that the analysis being carried out on the biological samples provided by SynLab will produce data that is compliant with our current UKAS accreditation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02cc07
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017561-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT
Contact Name
Ms Laura Hough
Contact Email
laura.hough@md.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1625708394

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
TLD62 Cheshire East

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Chelford
Westminster Constituency
Tatton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYNLAB LABORATORY SERVICES

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