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Gamma Counter for Medicines Discovery Catapult

MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT LIMITED

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18 Dec 2025 at 18:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Medicines Discovery Catapult Limited, involved the purchase of a Gamma Counter for laboratory use. This contract falls under the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment category and took place in the United Kingdom, with the buyer located in Macclesfield and the supplier, LabLogic Systems Limited, based in Sheffield. The process has progressed to the award and contract stage, with the contract being signed on 17th December 2025, and running until 1st April 2026. This procurement followed a limited, below-threshold competition method, focusing on obtaining goods at strategic terms.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of laboratory and precision equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in this sector, particularly those capable of providing high-tech equipment and installation services, would find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. The partnership between a public authority and a specialised supplier underscores the value of niche expertise in meeting specific institutional needs, paving the way for similar future procurement engagements.

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Notice Title

Gamma Counter for Medicines Discovery Catapult

Notice Description

Purchase of a Hidex AMG Automatic Gamma Counter, internal Sartorius sample balance, sample QR barcode, including installation and training.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f9be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084648-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
£49,950 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
17 Dec 2025 - 1 Apr 2026 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

LABLOGIC SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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