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title: "Nanostring Maintenance"
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buyer: "MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT"
published: "2021-03-18"
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# Nanostring Maintenance

Buyer: MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-96e22639-b4c2-45ab-a8ef-056748067570

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## Summary

The Medicines Discovery Catapult has completed the tender process for the maintenance of Nanostring Equipment, classified under Laboratory, optical and precision equipment. This procurement, amounting to £150,000, was conducted through a limited method, specifically negotiated without a call for competition, and is situated in the North West of England. The tender period concluded on 1st February 2021, with the contract commencing on 3rd February 2021 and set to last until 16th March 2024, signifying a structured timeframe for service provision.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment maintenance and services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in this sector, equipped with the necessary expertise and resources, are particularly well-suited to take advantage of future contracts similar to this one. Engaging with the Medicines Discovery Catapult may also foster partnerships leading to additional funding or collaborative projects in the life sciences industry.

## Notice

Maintenance of Nanostring Equipment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcac8c08-430b-496c-91e5-1403c3e558d0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 18 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2021 - 16 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NANOSTRING TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2021 at 21:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcac8c08-430b-496c-91e5-1403c3e558d0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcac8c08-430b-496c-91e5-1403c3e558d0
  18th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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