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The Supply of a Health Economic Evaluation Framework And Bespoke Analysis For AMR Diagnostic Technologies

MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT LIMITED

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26 Feb 2026 at 13:39

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12 Nov 2025 at 12:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines Discovery Catapult Limited, based in Macclesfield, is executing a significant procurement process titled "The Supply of a Health Economic Evaluation Framework And Bespoke Analysis For AMR Diagnostic Technologies," under the Pathways to Antimicrobial Clinical Efficacy (PACE) initiative. Focused on research and development services, this tender aims to support AMR diagnostic innovation developers. The procurement is conducted via an open procedure, with the award stage currently pending as of 26th February 2026. The contract period is set from 31st March 2026 to 31st March 2028. The PACE programme has established deadlines for the standstill period ending on 9th March 2026, providing businesses with a clear timeline to engage in this process.

This tender presents lucrative avenues for business growth, particularly for SMEs well-versed in health economic assessment and diagnostics for bloodstream, respiratory tract, and urinary tract infections. The opportunity to deliver early-stage economic modelling and pathway analyses can fortify a company's position in the health innovation sector. By aligning diagnostics with clinical positioning, businesses can leverage synergies for comprehensive stakeholder engagement and reimbursement planning. The need for collaborative deployment and open-access dissemination also offers a platform for businesses to engage with the wider AMR community, influencing future policy and procurement strategies. Successful bidders, such as EDGE HEALTH LTD, exemplify the potential for growth and sector influence in this vital industry category.

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Notice Title

The Supply of a Health Economic Evaluation Framework And Bespoke Analysis For AMR Diagnostic Technologies

Notice Description

The PACE programme is looking for an external provider to deliver an 'Enabling Project' in partnership related to early health economic analysis to support our cohort of AMR diagnostic innovation developers from our 2nd PACE funding call.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The PACE programme will have the option to extend the Contract for a further 6 months, subject to the awarded Suppliers satisfactory performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05df7e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017344-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£324,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

EDGE HEALTH

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