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Rastrum Allegro Instrument

MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT LIMITED

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23 Oct 2025 at 09:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines Discovery Catapult Limited, a public authority in the sub-central government sector, has completed a procurement process for a "Rastrum Allegro Instrument", which involves 3D cell model creation instrumentation. This process was conducted under a direct procurement method, "Below threshold - without competition", with the tender marked as complete. The contract, awarded to Inventia Scientific Europe, focuses on goods related to laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The delivery of these goods is slated for various regions within the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. Key dates include the contract start and signing on 22nd September 2025, with a completion by 31st October 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, especially those capable of providing cutting-edge 3D cell model creation technology. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in developing and supplying advanced scientific instruments could find this contract beneficial, facilitating growth and enhanced visibility in the scientific equipment sector. The lack of competition during the procurement process suggests openings for innovative and dynamic businesses that may align with the buyer’s requirements and future similar tenders. The engagement with a specific scale and type of supplier underscores the strategic opportunities for SMEs to partner with public sector entities in this industry category.

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Notice Title

Rastrum Allegro Instrument

Notice Description

3D Cell Model creation instrumentation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d238
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067720-2025
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

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


CPV Codes

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
£83,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 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

INVENTIA SCIENTIFIC EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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