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title: "Assay Workstations"
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# Assay Workstations

Buyer: MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f4007a4-4b3d-4958-82f2-2b7ef85f391b

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## Summary

The Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC) initiated a limited procurement process for the purchase of assay workstations and accessories, essential for establishing a Lighthouse laboratory as a part of the UK Government's COVID-19 response. This procurement, classified under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, operates under extreme urgency provisions. The contract was awarded on 13th April 2020, with a total value of £1,300,000. The contract period spans from 14th April 2020 to 15th April 2020, and delivery is expected in the region of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and related goods, particularly those that can quickly supply high-quality workstations and accessories. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capacity to respond rapidly and adhere to stringent public health requirements are well-suited to compete. The urgent nature of this contract highlights the necessity for agile supply chains and innovative solutions, offering a competitive edge for businesses equipped to manage fast-paced procurement processes.

## Notice

Purchase of assay ready workstations and accessories related to the establishment of a Lighthouse laboratory as part of the UK Government response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In its response to COVID-19 and with only days available, MDC, on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care, is entering into contracts without competition or advertising the requirement. In accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations (2015) and Procurement Policy Note 01/20, the following tests have been met: * There are genuine reasons for extreme urgency - the response to the COVID-19 consequences needs to be immediate because of public health risks. * The events that have led to the need for extreme urgency were unforeseen - the COVID-19 situation is so novel that the consequences are not something that MDC could have predicted. * It is impossible to comply with the usual timescales in the Public Contract Regulations (2015) - there is no time to run an accelerated procurement under the open or restricted procedures or competitive procedures with negotiation, nor does the MDC have access to an existing commercial agreement such as a framework or dynamic purchasing system. The situation is not attributable to the MDC - MDC has not done anything to cause or contribute to the need for extreme urgency.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7b670a4-6cb9-4f1d-beb3-2e3d9f4aaeb6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 13 Apr 2020 - 15 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,300,000 |
| 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 | 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 | HAMILTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2020 at 10:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7b670a4-6cb9-4f1d-beb3-2e3d9f4aaeb6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7b670a4-6cb9-4f1d-beb3-2e3d9f4aaeb6
  14th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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