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title: "Supply, Delivery, Installation and Maintenance of a Gas Detection System Reference: 0075-OPS"
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# Supply, Delivery, Installation and Maintenance of a Gas Detection System Reference: 0075-OPS

Buyer: MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4197e3eb-2a56-497d-8e94-cd549288eead

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## Summary

The Medicines Discovery Catapult has completed a procurement process for the supply, delivery, installation, and maintenance of a Gas Detection System at their facilities located in Alderley Park, Cheshire. The tender, titled "Supply, Delivery, Installation and Maintenance of a Gas Detection System Reference: 0075-OPS," was centred on ensuring a safe working environment for the science teams. The procurement method was classified as 'Other', and the evaluation of tenders was based on a weighted score focusing 60% on quality and 40% on cost. The contract, valued at £50,000, was awarded to Draeger Safety UK Ltd. on 23 March 2021, with the installation expected to be completed by the end of July 2021, extending through to 31 July 2024 for the Total Care Service contract.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and safety systems, particularly those that can offer comprehensive maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage with such contracts, as specific requirements were aimed at exploring the bidders' relevant experience and capability. Given the focus on quality and safety, businesses that excel in providing innovative and reliable gas detection technologies, alongside excellent service maintenance, will find this contract to be a lucrative opportunity for growth and development.

## Notice

This contract is based on the tender issued by MDC for the Supply, Delivery, Installation and Maintenance of a Gas Detection System across most of the laboratories within Block 35, Alderley Park, Cheshire, both ground and first floor. MDC must provide a safe working environment for the science teams operating in these areas, therefore each laboratory requiring Gas Detection Alarms will have both Oxygen Depletion and Carbon Dioxide sensors installed. The procurement process was designed to explore and evaluate each bidder's relevant experience, competency, and ability to deliver against the MDC's specified requirements. The tender assessed a potential supplier's quality and cost, quality had the weighted score of 60%, and cost had a weighted score of 40% The Tenderer who has passed all the Pass / Fail criteria and has achieved the highest total weighted score and considered the "most economically advantageous Tender" has been awarded the Contract. The tender submissions were evaluated by the evaluation team, The contract for the provision of a Gas Detection System is awarded to Draeger Safety UK Ltd. The installation will be prior to end July 2021. Once installed to the satisfaction of MDC a three (3) year Total Care Service contract inclusive will commence.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8007f899-e7b3-4ffe-85b5-d4256309ccb8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2021 - 1 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DRAEGER SAFETY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 5 May 2021 at 11:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8007f899-e7b3-4ffe-85b5-d4256309ccb8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8007f899-e7b3-4ffe-85b5-d4256309ccb8
  5th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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