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title: "Cell Counters"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CELL THERAPY CATAPULT LIMITED"
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# Cell Counters

Buyer: CELL THERAPY CATAPULT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b345ab0a-8c70-4db5-a8a4-eb0290b58d68

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the purchase of two Spectrophotometers by Cell Therapy Catapult Limited for a total amount of £52,000. This procurement falls under the biomedical equipment category and was located in the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement method was a direct single tender action, classified as below threshold. The tender period ended on 19th October 2020, and the contract period commenced on 19th November 2020, concluding on 18th November 2021. The award notice for this contract was published on 22nd April 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in biomedical equipment and manufacturing, particularly those focused on products related to vaccine development. Businesses that would be well-suited to compete include larger suppliers with expertise in biomedical technology and experience in governmental contracts, as demonstrated by the awarded supplier, Chemometec, which delivered the required equipment to the purchasing authority.

## Notice

Purchase of 2 Spectrophotometers with peripherals to be used in the manufacture of Covid-19 vaccine products.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8bb4f21-088a-4f46-869b-573312135359 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 19 Nov 2020 - 16 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £52,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,000 |
| 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 | CELL THERAPY CATAPULT LIMITED |
| Locality | STEVENAGE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG1 2FX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Stevenage |
| Electoral ward | Roebuck |
| Westminster constituency | Stevenage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHEMOMETEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38434540 - Biomedical equipment

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2021 at 15:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8bb4f21-088a-4f46-869b-573312135359

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8bb4f21-088a-4f46-869b-573312135359
  22nd April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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