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title: "Plate Reader"
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# Plate Reader

Buyer: MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b0f3db46-1e02-472a-b395-6593b2de0aa1

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## Summary

The Medicines Discovery Catapult Limited, located at Alderley Park, released a Request for Quotations (RfQ) for a "Plate Reader" on 24 November 2017. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a total estimated value of £60,000. The tender submission period closed at 12:00 noon on 4 December 2017, and the contract period is scheduled to commence on 15 December 2017, lasting until 12 January 2018. The procurement method utilised was a limited competitive quotation, following a tendering process.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialised in laboratory equipment and technology, particularly those capable of supplying advanced scientific instruments. Companies with experience in the pharmaceutical or research sectors, especially those providing innovative solutions for drug discovery, would be well-positioned to engage in this procurement process. The involvement of the Medicines Discovery Catapult signifies a focus on collaborative and cutting-edge approaches in the medical field, which may benefit suppliers that can demonstrate technological advancements and quick turnaround times.

## 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 plate reader 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 Monday 4 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/de8538ca-674f-4032-ae1c-0e09fa17e683 |
| 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 | 4 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2017 - 12 Jan 2018 |
| 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 | LABLOGIC SYSTEMS |

## 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 09:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de8538ca-674f-4032-ae1c-0e09fa17e683
- 24 Nov 2017 at 11:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/784799a7-841e-4a57-b2f3-f6f8c8f144f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de8538ca-674f-4032-ae1c-0e09fa17e683
  31st January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/784799a7-841e-4a57-b2f3-f6f8c8f144f7
  24th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dd53dc53-bdbc-4f49-b376-96ce13e7a80b
  Request for Quotations - Plate Reader

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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