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title: "IT Access Points & Accessories"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT"
published: "2020-05-21"
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# IT Access Points & Accessories

Buyer: MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d3bb64c-02db-499d-822e-c69265a554c2

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## Summary

The Medicines Discovery Catapult has completed a procurement process for "IT Access Points & Accessories" within the IT services and equipment category. This contracting activity, valued at £31,500, took place in Cheshire, England, and pertains to the establishment of a Lighthouse laboratory as part of the UK Government's COVID-19 response. The contract was awarded on 23 March 2020, with the contract period commencing from the same date and concluding on 25 March 2020. This procurement was conducted through a limited procurement method, which allows for the award of contracts without prior publication of a contract notice.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and equipment, particularly those that can supply access points and accessories. Companies that are well-placed to compete in this tender would include established IT hardware providers and equipment suppliers capable of meeting tight delivery schedules. Engaging with such public contracts can enhance business growth and open avenues for future collaborations in the public sector, especially in response to ongoing government initiatives in technology and healthcare.

## Notice

Purchase of IT access points 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/a73f5bc3-3b67-4bcd-9472-6a2ed095bf6e |
| 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 | 21 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 | £31,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,500 |
| 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 | SCAN COMPUTERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 21 May 2020 at 15:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a73f5bc3-3b67-4bcd-9472-6a2ed095bf6e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a73f5bc3-3b67-4bcd-9472-6a2ed095bf6e
  21st May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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