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title: "The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Maintenance of Laboratory Equipment"
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buyer: "MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT"
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# The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Maintenance of Laboratory Equipment

Buyer: MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ae8ab2bb-de74-4747-b620-1b2f4406af56

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## Summary

The Medicines Discovery Catapult, a laboratory based in Cheshire, England, recently completed a procurement process for "The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Maintenance of Laboratory Equipment." This initiative involved acquiring equipment for COVID-PCR testing, with a total contract value of £500,000. The procurement method used was a limited negotiation without a call for competition, and the award was officially published on 20th August 2021. The tender period ended on 20th July 2021, while the contract commenced on 23rd July 2021 and is set to conclude on 23rd August 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the laboratory and medical equipment sector, particularly firms specialising in high-precision laboratory solutions. Companies that can supply, deliver, install, and maintain advanced PCR and laboratory testing equipment would be well-suited to engage in similar future contracts. As the demand for enhanced testing capabilities continues in public health, businesses that align with this field can position themselves for growth in upcoming procurement processes by establishing strong relationships with entities like the Medicines Discovery Catapult.

## Notice

MDC are expanding their PCR capability and thus require the supply and installation of the below equipment for COVID-PCR testing via the Accredited assay: Thermo Kingfisher flex Quant Studio 7's MDC Ltd is a ISO accreditation laboratory within the terms of the ISO 15189 Accreditation we must use the above equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0b38489-7294-4798-8945-513e12907f5a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2021 - 23 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 4ZF |
| 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 | LIFE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2021 at 12:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0b38489-7294-4798-8945-513e12907f5a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0b38489-7294-4798-8945-513e12907f5a
  20th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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