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Sample Management System

MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT LIMITED

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04 Jul 2025 at 10:11

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for a Sample Management System was led by Medicines Discovery Catapult Limited, a public authority in the sub-central government sector based in Macclesfield, United Kingdom. This tender, awarded on 4th July 2025, falls under the goods category with a specific focus on software packages and information systems, as evidenced by the CPV classification of 48000000. The procurement was carried out using a limited method, described as below threshold with limited competition. The contract commenced on 1st July 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 30th June 2028, with potential extensions until 2030.

The awarded supplier, Azenta UK Limited, offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for those specialising in software solutions and information systems. Given the nature of the project, businesses with expertise in developing sample management systems may find competitive advantage in similar procurements. The tender's emphasis on governance, quality assurance, and lab efficiency presents an opportunity for firms excelling in regulatory compliance and technological innovation to enhance their portfolio and reputation in the public sector. The structured renewal strategy allows the supplier potential continuity and stability in their business operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sample Management System

Notice Description

MDC required a sample management system that offered additional governance around the tracking of HBS, provides quality assurance to regulators and commercial partners, and improves lab efficiency. As such, the software has to facilitate restricted access to sample records and provide a full and accurate audit trail of different sample types, their linage, and their metadata.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0558e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037347-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£123,580 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@md.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MACCLESFIELD
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Chelford
Westminster Constituency
Tatton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AZENTA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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