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Service Plan for Thermo Fisher Scientific Laboratory Equipment

MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT LIMITED

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11 Aug 2025 at 10:49

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, awarded by Medicines Discovery Catapult Limited, involves a service plan for Thermo Fisher Scientific laboratory equipment, specifically the Orbitrap Exploris 240 Basic System and FAIMS Pro. Categorised under services, the procurement is for repair and maintenance, and is located within the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract having been signed on 27th June 2025 and active from 28th June 2025 to 27th June 2026. The method used was limited competition, as it fell below the threshold, demonstrating an opportunity for specialized contractors.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses involved in the maintenance and servicing of scientific equipment, particularly those with experience in precision instrumentation like the Orbitrap Exploris. Companies that can provide specific expertise compatible with Thermo Fisher technologies would benefit from engaging in similar procurement opportunities. Although the competition was limited, indicating a targeted procurement approach, it still highlights a specialized market need that can be capitalized upon by businesses with the requisite capabilities.

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Notice Title

Service Plan for Thermo Fisher Scientific Laboratory Equipment

Notice Description

Service plan to cover Orbitrap Exploris 240 Basic System and FAIMS Pro.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058505
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047589-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,547 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jun 2025 - 27 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

THERMO ELECTRON MANUFACTURING

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