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Premarket Multi Column Chromatography System and Viral Inactivation Hardware System

CELL THERAPY CATAPULT LIMITED

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27 Aug 2026 at 11:38

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cell & Gene Therapy Catapult intends to procure laboratory and medical equipment comprising an automated viral inactivation system and a multi-column chromatography system. The requirement is for equipment that can support cell and gene therapy research or manufacturing processes, with associated laboratory, precision, flow-measuring and computer equipment potentially relevant. The procurement may also include related laboratory and research laboratory services. The Catapult is a public undertaking and the buying organisation for this requirement. Its address is at Guy’s Hospital in London. The planned scope is focused on available technical solutions for automated viral inactivation and multi-column chromatography, rather than a general laboratory equipment supply. Suppliers offering integrated systems, specialist hardware or associated technical services should assess the requirement against their product portfolio and support capability.

This procurement is at the planning stage and is currently intended to inform a future procurement; it is not an invitation to tender. The buyer expects to use a tender process for goods and related services, with one planned lot. The estimated gross value is £1,000,000. The planned contract period is from 1 March 2027 to 14 September 2029. Preliminary market engagement is intended to gather supplier views on available solutions, technical capability, lead times and information needed to refine the specification. The buyer has scheduled the market-engagement question-and-answer stage to 14 September 2026. Suppliers should treat the timing as indicative planning information and use the engagement to help shape the future specification rather than as a bid submission exercise.

This will suit manufacturers, specialist distributors and systems integrators with established capability in automated viral inactivation and multi-column chromatography for cell and gene therapy, bioprocessing or comparable laboratory environments. Relevant suppliers are likely to be able to explain system architecture, automation, process control, flow measurement, laboratory integration and the practical requirements for installation and operation. The buyer is specifically seeking evidence of available technical solutions and realistic lead times, so suppliers should be prepared to discuss product maturity, delivery capability, commissioning, validation support, maintenance and user training where applicable. Businesses with complementary laboratory services or partnerships covering specialist equipment and support may also be relevant. Early engagement offers a chance to influence the eventual specification by providing clear, technically grounded feedback on market capability and implementation requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Premarket Multi Column Chromatography System and Viral Inactivation Hardware System

Notice Description

CGT Catapult is undertaking Preliminary Market Engagement to understand the market capability for an Automated Viral Inactivation System and Multi Column Chromatography System. We are seeking supplier feedback on available solutions, technical capability, lead times and any further information required to help refine the specification ahead of a future procurement. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Medical-equipments./4FB4V9FR84 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4FB4V9FR84

Planning Information

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Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ed6c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081689-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

33197000 - Medical computer equipment

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

38421000 - Flow-measuring equipment

39300000 - Miscellaneous equipment

71900000 - Laboratory services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Sep 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 14 Sep 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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