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Lab Consumables

MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT LIMITED

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05 Jan 2026 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Lab Consumables" was managed by Medicines Discovery Catapult Limited, a sub-central government public authority. The procurement, focusing on the goods category, specifically medical consumables, has been completed using a direct procurement method classified as below threshold without competition. The contract, awarded to Charles River U.K. Limited, covers delivery locations across multiple regions in the United Kingdom. The procurement process concluded with the contract signed on 2nd December 2025, with the contract period running from 19th January 2026 to 19th February 2026, for a total value of £24,567 GBP.

This opportunity for supplying lab consumables presents a growth potential for businesses specialising in medical consumables and related supplies. Companies in this sector, particularly those that can meet specific biological sample requirements, may benefit from keeping abreast of similar opportunities. SMEs like Charles River U.K. Limited, which can deliver goods across diverse geographic locations, are well-positioned to capitalise on such tenders. The procurement's direct method without competition and its sub-threshold nature suggest that smaller, nimble enterprises could effectively engage with similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Lab Consumables

Notice Description

Critical biological samples required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ff78
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000366-2026
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,567 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 19 Feb 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

CHARLES RIVER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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