--- title: "The Supply and Delivery of COVID-19 Samples" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5d27ec7e-5c9a-4c5a-be42-ae33b17b7127" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5d27ec7e-5c9a-4c5a-be42-ae33b17b7127" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5d27ec7e-5c9a-4c5a-be42-ae33b17b7127.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5d27ec7e-5c9a-4c5a-be42-ae33b17b7127.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT" published: "2020-12-22" --- # The Supply and Delivery of COVID-19 Samples Buyer: MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5d27ec7e-5c9a-4c5a-be42-ae33b17b7127 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5d27ec7e-5c9a-4c5a-be42-ae33b17b7127) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5d27ec7e-5c9a-4c5a-be42-ae33b17b7127.json) ## Summary The Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC), located in Cheshire, is conducting an open tender process titled "The Supply and Delivery of COVID-19 Samples." This procurement falls under the medical equipment and pharmaceuticals category and aims to establish a framework agreement for the supply of COVID-19 samples to Oncimmune in Nottingham. Tenders for this opportunity were published on 22nd December 2020 and will remain open until 22nd January 2021, with the contract period scheduled to commence on 9th March 2021 and last until 8th March 2024. The total estimated value of the contract is £550,000, and the procurement is being held in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of medical samples, specifically those that can ensure compliance with evolving regulatory frameworks, including considerations arising from Brexit. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the tender process allows for a maximum of six suppliers to be appointed based on performance criteria, creating a competitive environment where quality and reliability are paramount. Firms that possess logistical capabilities to manage the collection, storage, and delivery processes are well-suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC) are a national facility for collaborative R&D exploring and developing new approaches to the discovery and proof of well targeted medicines, diagnostics and biomarkers. Funded by Innovate UK, an agency of the UK government, MDC are an independent not-for-profit company bringing together a fragmented UK sector of industry, academia, charities, technologists, services, finance companies, SMEs and start-ups who together can turn good science into new, high value products. By sharing problems, rare expertise and assets we support the growth of this new community through a time of radical business and national change. This Invitation to Tender (ITT) has been issued by MDC for the establishment of a Framework Agreement for the supply and delivery of COVID-19 Samples for delivery to Oncimmune at the following address: FAO Natalia Hudson, Oncimmune MediCity D6 Thane Road Nottingham NG90 6BH This ITT is in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The Contract Notice has been advertised in the Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union and on Contracts Finder. The process is being conducted under the EU Procurement Directive's Open Procedure. Tenders shall remain open for acceptance by MDC for 120 days from the Tender deadline date. The purchase of COVID-19 Samples shall include the cost of collection, storage and delivery as well as any administrative requirements. The Supplier shall ensure they have measures in place to ensure the fulfilment of the contract in the event of any developments from Britain's exit from the European Union (BREXIT). The Tenderer must state in their Tender Submission if there are any concerns with the Tenderer fulfilling its obligations under the contract due to BREXIT. The costs quoted in the Pricing Schedule appendix 2 are fixed for the life of the Contract and must include the costs to serve associated with the administration and management of the Contract including but not limited to; all costs associated with BREXIT, and all the points in this document, the MDC Contract appendix 1 and the Specification appendix 3. The Tender is for the establishment of a Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of COVID-19 Samples. It is intended that a maximum of six (6) Suppliers will be appointed to the Framework Agreement. These will be the Tenderers who achieve the highest total scores based on the Award Criteria. If a number of Suppliers score equally and fall into joint sixth (6th) place, then all Tenderers in equal sixth (6th) place will be awarded a place on the Framework Agreement. Please follow the below link for further information and the tender documents: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/ Index?advertId=de2d20a0-a040-eb11-8106-005056b64545 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51c53189-8608-470a-b500-f2158c5ed90c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Mar 2021 - 8 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £550,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ## Release History - 22 Dec 2020 at 16:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51c53189-8608-470a-b500-f2158c5ed90c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51c53189-8608-470a-b500-f2158c5ed90c 22nd December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://md.catapult.org.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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