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title: "The Supply, Delivery and Installation of a Fully Automated IHC and ISH Slide Stainer"
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# The Supply, Delivery and Installation of a Fully Automated IHC and ISH Slide Stainer

Buyer: MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-468df748-6aee-4eac-ab0d-70d6fa2c47d8

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## Summary

The Medicines Discovery Catapult, located in Alderley Park, Cheshire, has completed the procurement process for the Supply, Delivery, and Installation of a Fully Automated IHC and ISH Slide Stainer. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The tender period ended on 12 December 2018, while the contract is set to commence on 31 March 2019 and will run until 31 March 2022. The procurement was initiated as a competitive tender process, and the contract has been awarded to Leica Microsystems UK Ltd as of 21 February 2019.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for growth for businesses in the laboratory equipment sector, particularly those that specialise in automated laboratory technology and precision instruments. Companies with capabilities in manufacturing, supplying, or installing laboratory equipment would find this tender well-suited to their expertise. As the Medicines Discovery Catapult looks to enhance its research facilities, businesses that can provide innovative solutions and reliable service are likely to thrive in this competitive landscape.

## Notice

This Invitation to Tender (ITT) has been issued by MDC for the Supply, Delivery and Installation of a Fully Automated IHC and ISH Slide Stainer. The Inverted Fully Automated IHC and ISH Slide Stainer is to be delivered and installed at the MDC premises at Alderley Park in Cheshire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9a685f1-52fb-49fb-bccb-c80d1e1692df |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2019 at 11:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9a685f1-52fb-49fb-bccb-c80d1e1692df

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9a685f1-52fb-49fb-bccb-c80d1e1692df
  6th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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