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Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN) and Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT LIMITED

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02 Mar 2026 at 10:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines Discovery Catapult Limited conducted a public procurement process for the provision of an Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN) and Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Situated at Alderley Park in Macclesfield, the organisation seeks to enhance its research data documentation capabilities. The procurement, identified by "ocds-h6vhtk-065f34", involved an award stage completed on 2 March 2026. The contract was signed on 18 December 2025, with a duration spanning from 5 January 2026 to 4 January 2029. Categorised under software package and information systems, this opportunity falls within the goods procurement sector. The contract value stands at £165,000 net, with a gross amount of £198,000, reflecting a procurement method identified as below threshold - unknown. Collaborative Drug Discovery, Inc., a large-scale supplier based in Cambridge, was chosen to execute the project.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses operating in the software and information systems industry, particularly those specialising in laboratory information management. The Medicines Discovery Catapult Limited's focus on cutting-edge research and collaboration offers a platform for business growth through technological enhancement and innovation. Large enterprises with robust capabilities in software development and implementing laboratory management systems stand to benefit greatly. The contract's comprehensive scope encourages businesses capable of delivering high-quality software solutions that ensure good laboratory practice and improve lab efficiency to partake in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN) and Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

Notice Description

Research data is the primary deliverable of the MDC and it is essential to have an evident and secure way of its documentation. The data will be used to advance internal capability-build and external feefor-service research projects from a diverse set of scientific technologies, including Mass Spectrometry, Imaging, In-vivo Imaging, Complex Cells, Biomarker and Target Engagement & Validation studies. Consistent with MDC's vision of collaborative working, the platform must enable seamless data sharing of refined data for internal and external projects with scientists and institutions. The software's main task is to document analysed research data and to provide evidence of Good Laboratory Practice as well as improving lab productivity and efficiency, by keeping track of data associated with samples, experiments, laboratory workflows, and instruments. MDC does not currently have a commercial ELN as the previous ELN contract ended in July 2021.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065f34
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018294-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£165,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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

COLLABORATIVE DRUG DISCOVERY

Further Information

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