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In Vivo R&D Software Management Platform

MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT LIMITED

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25 Sep 2025 at 10:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Medicines Discovery Catapult Limited is focused on acquiring an In Vivo R&D Software Management Platform to enhance drug discovery research and development. The project aims to replace the existing spreadsheet-based system. Situated in Macclesfield, UK, this public authority pertaining to sub-central government has awarded the contract to StudyLog, a supplier based in San Francisco, United States. The tender, initiated under a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition, reached the award stage. The contract, valued at £27,100, was signed on 25th September 2025, and it commenced on 29th September 2025, with a completion date slated for 28th September 2026. The project covers delivery addresses spanning various UK regions such as UKC, UKD, and others, focusing on the software and information systems category.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses that specialise in software solutions, particularly those that can enhance data management and audit trails in the pharmaceutical research space. Businesses equipped with innovative digital solutions tailored for R&D environments, especially SMEs that cater to the IT and software industry, have an opportunity to significantly impact and expand their scope within this field. By partnering on similar projects, companies can build a reputation within the life sciences sector, potentially opening further collaboration opportunities with public authorities and research institutions.

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Notice Title

In Vivo R&D Software Management Platform

Notice Description

We require a digital system to replace the current spreadsheet-based approach to capturing data and creating audit trails for aspects of drug discovery research and development.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a1c9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059574-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£27,100 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 28 Sep 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

STUDYLOG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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