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title: "Nanodrop (Spectrophotometer)"
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buyer: "CELL THERAPY CATAPULT LIMITED"
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# Nanodrop (Spectrophotometer)

Buyer: CELL THERAPY CATAPULT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b860f98c-5fdc-4e23-b3a6-0febd586153c

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## Summary

The procurement process for the purchase of two Spectrophotometers, titled "Nanodrop (Spectrophotometer)," was conducted by Cell Therapy Catapult Limited, a prominent buyer located in Stevenage, England. This contract falls under the biomedical equipment category, with a total value of £20,000. The procurement method utilised was a direct tender via a single tender action, as it was below the threshold for competitive tendering. The award was made on 19th November 2020, with the contract period running until 18th November 2021. The tender period concluded on 19th October 2020.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the biomedical and laboratory equipment sector to engage with a leading organisation in the healthcare industry. Companies specialising in high-quality biomedical instruments, particularly those that can demonstrate capability in the manufacture of products related to Covid-19 vaccines, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The procurement was not limited to small and medium enterprises, suggesting that larger firms like Thermo Fisher, awarded the contract, have the capability and scale necessary to fulfil such significant health-related needs.

## 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/cb7e5009-c31e-41aa-8946-63f3df7f6eaa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 - 18 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | THERMO FISHER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38434540 - Biomedical equipment

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2021 at 15:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb7e5009-c31e-41aa-8946-63f3df7f6eaa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb7e5009-c31e-41aa-8946-63f3df7f6eaa
  22nd April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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