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title: "Biological Safety Cabinets & Accessories 2"
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buyer: "MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT"
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# Biological Safety Cabinets & Accessories 2

Buyer: MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e980800-5906-4398-8c0e-9599dbb7e021

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## Summary

The Medicines Discovery Catapult has completed a procurement process for the purchase of biological safety cabinets and accessories, needed for the establishment of a Lighthouse laboratory as part of the UK Government's COVID-19 response. This tender, classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment (CPV code 38000000), was valued at £144,000 and involved a limited procurement method. The contract period ran from 24 March 2020 to 25 March 2020, with the tender period concluding on 20 March 2020. The delivery address for the awarded items is located in the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses in the laboratory equipment sector, especially those specialising in safety equipment and accessories. Companies that are well-suited to compete for similar contracts include manufacturers and suppliers of laboratory and precision instruments. Engaging with the Medicines Discovery Catapult could also open doors for future collaborations, given its prominent role in advancing scientific discoveries and innovations amid the ongoing health crisis.

## Notice

Purchase of biological safety cabinets and accessories related to the establishment of a Lighthouse laboratory as part of the UK Government response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3181c620-f669-4537-b7bd-9e881bf15a76 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 24 Mar 2020 - 25 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £144,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £144,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT |
| Locality | CHESHIRE |
| Post town | Stockport |
| Postcode | SK10 4TG |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VWR INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 20 May 2020 at 10:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3181c620-f669-4537-b7bd-9e881bf15a76

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3181c620-f669-4537-b7bd-9e881bf15a76
  20th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://md.catapult.org.uk/

## Provenance

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