Securecell AG Numera and Lucullus Platform

CELL THERAPY CATAPULT LIMITED

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17 Jun 2026 at 13:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by CELL THERAPY CATAPULT LIMITED involves a direct award contract titled "Securecell AG Numera and Lucullus Platform" under the goods category. Based in London, this public authority operating at the sub-central government level has contracted Securecell AG to provide a specialised automation platform, consisting of the Numera sampling system and Lucullus software. This contract, announced on 17th June 2026, follows the completion of previous procurement activities and ensures continued access to hardware and software support through a Service Level Agreement (SLA). The contract covers multiple regions across the UK, with a milestone future signature date scheduled for 30th June 2026 and an active contract period from 31st July 2026 to 30th July 2027.

This tender offers businesses, especially those in industry-specific software and automation sectors, a valuable engagement opportunity. Due to the highly specialised nature of the product and the unique intellectual property held by Securecell AG, companies that could offer competitive innovations in similar fields might benefit from fostering relationships with organisations such as CELL THERAPY CATAPULT LIMITED. While this direct award limits immediate competition, businesses focused on enhancing their capacity in specialised software and technology support services could position themselves favourably for potential future tenders of similar scope or related areas.

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Notice Title

Securecell AG Numera and Lucullus Platform

Notice Description

Over 2022/2023 CGT Catapult purchased the specialised Securecell AG Automation platform comprising Numera automatic sampling system and Lucullus software. The original SEA (dated 27th May 2022) for that purchase had total amount of PS590,149 and a duration of 5 years. This year as we approach a total spend with Securecell AG approaching this balance we need to justify a new direct award to enable continued access to hardware and software support for the platform through a Service Level Agreement (SLA). The Securecell AG Numera and Lucullus platform is highly specialised and Securecell AG are the only provider of this equipment and software. See Single Suppliers 6) in the guidance notes below. Additionally, no other providers of equipment and software support services are expected to be able to provide the required SLA.

Procurement Information

The Securecell AG Numera and Lucullus platform is highly specialised and Securecell AG are the only provider of this equipment and software. See Single Suppliers 6) in the guidance notes below. Additionally, no other providers of equipment and software support services are expected to be able to provide the required SLA. See Additional or repeat

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b72c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057196-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£650,791 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CELL THERAPY CATAPULT LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9RT
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SECURECELL AG - BPES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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