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title: "Supply, Delivery and Installation of an Imaging Solution for Western Blots"
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# Supply, Delivery and Installation of an Imaging Solution for Western Blots

Buyer: MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e2bf4e55-8349-423d-b526-e08161a15395

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## Summary

The Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC) has issued a tender for the Supply, Delivery and Installation of an Imaging Solution for Western Blots. This procurement process is classified under the industry category of imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use. Located in Alderley Park, Cheshire, the tender is currently in the award stage, with an active status published on 9th January 2019. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the contract period is set to begin on 3rd December 2018 and conclude on 2nd December 2019. The initial tender submission period ended on 17th October 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth within the biomedical equipment and medical imaging services sectors, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in imaging technologies. Businesses that offer innovative solutions in medical imaging, alongside those capable of providing robust installation and warranty support, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The successful delivery and installation by the contractor will not only enhance the MDC's capabilities but may also lead to future collaboration opportunities within the healthcare research community.

## Notice

Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC) are a national facility for collaborative R and D exploring and developing new approaches to the discovery and proof of well targeted medicines, diagnostics and biomarkers. Funded by Innovate UK, an agency of the UK government, MD Catapult are an independent not-for-profit company bringing together a fragmented UK sector of industry, academia, charities, technologists, services, finance companies, SMEs and start-ups who together can turn good science into new, high value products. By sharing problems, rare expertise and assets we support the growth of this new community through a time of radical business and national change. This Invitation to Tender (ITT) has been issued by MDC for the Supply, Delivery and Installation of an Imaging Solution for Western Blots. The Imaging Solution for Western Blots is to be delivered and installed at the MDC premises at Alderley Park in Cheshire. MDC would like delivery and installation of the Imaging Solution for Western Blots by the end of 2018. Once the Imaging Solution for Western Blots has been installed to the satisfaction of MDC a one-year reactive onsite warranty period will commence which shall include unlimited reactive call-outs. Tender submissions shall be based on the Contract appendix 1. The purchase of the Imaging Solution for Western Blots is subject to the approval of MDC funders, as such the Tenderer accepts and acknowledges that by issuing this Tender MDC shall not be bound to accept any Tender, and reserves the right not to conclude a Contract for the Supply, Delivery and Installation of an Imaging Solution for Western Blots for which Tenders are invited. Please follow the below link for further information and the tender documents: https://md.catapult.org.uk/supply-delivery-and-installation-of-an-imaging-solution-for-western-blots/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a59b07b0-3302-43ba-8ac7-d47aae496e3c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 16 Jan 2019 - 15 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | 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 | LI-COR BIOSCIENCES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use
- 38434540 - Biomedical equipment
- 85150000 - Medical imaging services

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2019 at 14:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a59b07b0-3302-43ba-8ac7-d47aae496e3c
- 26 Sep 2018 at 09:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0ea5641-dc4f-492f-b6d8-f5490f693a1e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a59b07b0-3302-43ba-8ac7-d47aae496e3c
  9th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0ea5641-dc4f-492f-b6d8-f5490f693a1e
  26th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://md.catapult.org.uk/supply-delivery-and-installation-of-an-imaging-solution-for-western-blots/
  Tender Documentation

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