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title: "Pipetting Heads, Base Units & Accessories"
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buyer: "MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT"
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# Pipetting Heads, Base Units & Accessories

Buyer: MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80bfeb23-b224-46ac-9840-7a559cf0f7a8

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## Summary

The Medicines Discovery Catapult, based in Cheshire, has completed a tender process for the procurement of pipetting heads, base units, and accessories, related to the establishment of a Lighthouse laboratory under the UK Government's COVID-19 response. The procurement, classified under laboratory equipment, had a total contract value of £87,000 and was executed using a limited procurement method without prior publication of a contract notice. The contract was awarded on 23rd March 2020, with the contract period spanning from 24th to 25th March 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and medical equipment, particularly those that manufacture or supply pipetting instruments and related accessories. Companies with the capability to deliver high-quality goods rapidly will be particularly well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future, especially given the context of emergency procurement efforts in response to urgent public health needs.

## Notice

Purchase of pipetting heads, base units and accessories related to the establishment of a Lighthouse laboratory as part of the UK Government response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f520bfde-0d3b-4a8c-b4ef-65f041a99aa0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 24 Mar 2020 - 25 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £87,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £87,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INTEGRA BIOSCIENCES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 20 May 2020 at 10:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f520bfde-0d3b-4a8c-b4ef-65f041a99aa0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f520bfde-0d3b-4a8c-b4ef-65f041a99aa0
  20th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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