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title: "The Supply and Delivery of Negative Controls"
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buyer: "MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT"
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# The Supply and Delivery of Negative Controls

Buyer: MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4de33979-1be3-4cc6-8fc5-02084f11cb82

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## Summary

The Medicines Discovery Catapult is seeking to procure the supply and delivery of negative controls, a contract valued at £30,000. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment and is located in Cheshire, England. The procurement method used was a limited tender process, specifically negotiated without a call for competition. The tender period concluded on 26 September 2021, with the contract awarded to Qnostics Ltd on 27 September 2021.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the laboratory supply industry, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in laboratory equipment. With a focus on goods procurement, suitable firms can leverage this opportunity to establish relationships with a leading buyer in the healthcare sector, potentially leading to future contracts and increased market presence.

## Notice

The Supply and Delivery of Negative Controls.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f426e38-c6b7-480e-a9c6-7befde67543f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 27 Sep 2021 - 27 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QNOSTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2021 at 14:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f426e38-c6b7-480e-a9c6-7befde67543f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f426e38-c6b7-480e-a9c6-7befde67543f
  6th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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