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The Supply and Delivery of Negative Controls

MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT

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26 Oct 2021 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines Discovery Catapult is managing a procurement process titled "The Supply and Delivery of Negative Controls," focused on the medical equipment sector. Located in Cheshire, UK (postcode SK10 4ZF), this procurement is currently at the Award stage, having been signed on 29 September 2021. The contract, valued at £200,000, is aimed at providing negative controls for PCR testing of COVID-19 and is scheduled for completion by the end of December 2021. The procurement method employed is limited, as it was awarded without prior publication of a competitive call, due to the specific technical requirements that restrict competition.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical supplies, particularly those that produce PCR testing materials or related biotech products. Companies with the capability to provide specialised negative controls that meet the stringent technical specifications outlined in the contract will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, businesses with experience in the medical equipment sector could ascertain a competitive advantage by leveraging their industry networks and technical expertise to fulfil similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

The Supply and Delivery of Negative Controls

Notice Description

The supply and delivery of negative controls for the Lighthouse Laboratory required for PCR testing of COVID-19.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The supply and delivery of negative controls for Covid-19 PCR testing within the Lighthouse Laboratory. Contract period until end December 2021.

Procurement Information

The positive control used is a harvest of cells producing the Virus. Therefore, the most relevant negative control is a harvest of the same cells, grown by the same supplier, in the same conditions, except not producing the virus. Thus, we cannot manufacture or obtain a more relevant control from other suppliers and competition is absent for technical reasons. These controls are now a part of the UKAS accredited workflow and so are an essential part of the process thus competition is absent for technical reasons.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f00f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026786-2021
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

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
26 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 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

QNOSTICS

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