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Maintenance Contract for Molecubes Laboratory Equipment

MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT LIMITED

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11 Aug 2025 at 11:28

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines Discovery Catapult Limited, a public authority under sub-central government, has completed a procurement process titled "Maintenance Contract for Molecubes Laboratory Equipment". This tender pertains to the provision of repair and maintenance services for Molecubes X Cube (CT) and Molecubes B Cube (PET) equipment, with the location specified as the United Kingdom under the region code UKD62 in Macclesfield. The procurement method employed was of limited competition, indicating a below-threshold tender. The award stage was finalised on 11th August 2025, following the signing of the contract on 30th May 2025, with the contract period scheduled from 1st June 2025 to 30th May 2026.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in maintenance services within the laboratory equipment sector to leverage their expertise. Given the limited competition nature of the procurement method, businesses similar in scale and capability to that of Southern Scientific Limited, the supplier awarded this contract, will find themselves well-suited to engage in similar opportunities. The focus on advanced laboratory technologies highlights potential growth for businesses that are equipped to support highly specialised and technical equipment maintenance, providing insights into niche market niches that necessitate such services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maintenance Contract for Molecubes Laboratory Equipment

Notice Description

On-site maintenance agreement for Molecubes X Cube (CT) & Molecubes B Cube (PET) equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058516
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047612-2025
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
£33,611 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 30 May 2026 6-12 months
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

SOUTHERN SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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