--- title: "The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Maintenance of General Laboratory Equipment (Multiple Items)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-11f42c1a-11a1-40e1-8abc-02464e58dc03" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-11f42c1a-11a1-40e1-8abc-02464e58dc03" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-11f42c1a-11a1-40e1-8abc-02464e58dc03.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-11f42c1a-11a1-40e1-8abc-02464e58dc03.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT" published: "2021-11-11" --- # The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Maintenance of General Laboratory Equipment (Multiple Items) Buyer: MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-11f42c1a-11a1-40e1-8abc-02464e58dc03 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-11f42c1a-11a1-40e1-8abc-02464e58dc03) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-11f42c1a-11a1-40e1-8abc-02464e58dc03.json) ## Summary The Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC), an independent not-for-profit organisation based in Cheshire, is currently seeking bids for the supply, delivery, installation, and maintenance of general laboratory equipment as part of the establishment of a new CL3 facility for innovative diagnostics and therapeutics. This open procurement process aims to enhance the UK's diagnostic capabilities and strengthen the associated supply chain. The tender was published on 11th November 2021, with submissions closing on 13th December 2021. The total contract value is set at £280,000, and the contract period will commence on 27th January 2022 and conclude on 31st March 2022. This initiative falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those able to provide complex and advanced technologies. Companies that can deliver innovative diagnostic solutions and contribute to the development of high-value products would be particularly well-suited to compete in this process. Engaging with this procurement could facilitate market entry and growth for suppliers looking to align with MDC's mission of fostering regional growth in high-value jobs and innovative solutions in the life sciences sector. ## Notice Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC) is a national facility for collaborative R&D exploring and developing new approaches to the discovery and proof of well targeted medicines, diagnostics and biomarkers. Funded by Innovate UK, an agency of the UK government, MDC are an independent not-for-profit company bringing together a fragmented UK sector of industry, academia, charities, technologists, services, finance companies, SMEs and start-ups who together can turn good science into new, high value products. By sharing problems, rare expertise and assets we support the growth of this new community through a time of radical business and national change. MDC wishes to create a new CL3 facility for innovative diagnostics, biomarkers and complex medicines and develop the UK's onshore diagnostic capability and capacity and the associated supply chain. The project will create a national facility for testing and validation of new diagnostics, biomarkers and innovative therapeutics for disease. The Validation Centre of Excellence will enable innovators to set up new companies with confidence, driving regional growth in high-value jobs and a sector of urgent national and global need. The Centre will build on the Lighthouse brand, creating a hub for new diagnostic and therapeutic validation. This tender is for General Laboratory Equipment (Multiple Items), which will be used in the new facility. Further information can be found at https://procontract.due-north.com/RFx/RFxSummary?rfxId=5e401949-e842-ec11-810e-005056b64545 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ef6f494-b4a0-410d-902f-11473ad791d0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £280,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT | | Locality | CHESHIRE | | Post town | Stockport | | Postcode | SK10 4ZF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East | | Local authority | Cheshire East | | Electoral ward | Chelford | | Westminster constituency | Tatton | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 11 Nov 2021 at 12:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ef6f494-b4a0-410d-902f-11473ad791d0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ef6f494-b4a0-410d-902f-11473ad791d0 11th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://md.catapult.org.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com/RFx/RFxSummary?rfxId=5e401949-e842-ec11-810e-005056b64545 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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