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title: "Microplate Washer"
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buyer: "MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT SERVICES LIMITED"
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# Microplate Washer

Buyer: MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b1da55b-db4e-48ee-9600-eb8a62e57a9a

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## Summary

The Medicines Discovery Catapult Limited, based in Alderley Park, has conducted a procurement process for a microplate washer under a limited competitive quotation method. The procurement falls within the goods category, specifically laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The tender was published on 14 December 2017, with a submission deadline of 12:00 noon on 21 December 2017. The contract period is set to commence on 22 December 2017 and conclude on 31 December 2017, with an estimated contract value of £60,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in laboratory equipment and technologies. Companies capable of supplying precision instruments and those with experience in the life sciences sector would be well-suited to compete. The Medicines Discovery Catapult aims to enhance drug discovery efforts in the UK, thus engaging suppliers that can provide innovative solutions and support its research and development initiatives is essential.

## Notice

The Medicines Discovery Catapult Limited (the 'Catapult') is a new, national centre of applied research and development expertise to promote and support innovative, fast-to-patient drug discovery in the UK through collaborative projects across the community. This Request for Quotations (RfQ) has been issued by the Catapult for the supply of a microplate washer to the Catapult at Alderley Park. The Request for Quotations document is attached with this notice. Additional information: The Request for Quotations document is attached with this notice. If you any queries about this procurement please send them to procurement@md.catapult.org.uk. The closing date for submissions is 12:00 noon on Thursday 21 December 2017. Submissions should be sent to procurement@md.catapult.org.uk. Late submissions will not be accepted.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e088a7d-678e-4fab-a007-c484e801ad87 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 22 Dec 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| 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 SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | ALDERLEY EDGE |
| 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 | BERTHOLD TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2018 at 09:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e088a7d-678e-4fab-a007-c484e801ad87
- 14 Dec 2017 at 08:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32291abc-fd08-4760-a8a8-9f757cdc34e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e088a7d-678e-4fab-a007-c484e801ad87
  31st January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32291abc-fd08-4760-a8a8-9f757cdc34e5
  14th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f3e6c623-f468-4779-a0c5-a06e4f893cdd
  Request for Quotations

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