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title: "Liquid handler for 96/384 well plates"
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buyer: "MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT SERVICES LIMITED"
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# Liquid handler for 96/384 well plates

Buyer: MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f444ace3-618c-4109-abe6-02b0e5817c11

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## Summary

The Medicines Discovery Catapult Limited, located in Alderley Edge, England, initiated a procurement process for a liquid handler for 96 and 384 well plates, with the tender titled "Liquid handler for 96/384 well plates." This procurement, classified under laboratory, optical and precision equipment, involved a competitive quotation method as the procurement method. The tender period concluded on 11 December 2017, with an estimated value of £60,000 and a minimum threshold value set at £40,000. The contract period for the awarded procurement commenced on 12 December 2017 and concluded on 20 December 2017.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and precision instruments, particularly those with experience in supplying scientific apparatus to research and development organisations. Companies poised to engage in this competitive marketplace should be prepared to demonstrate capability in delivering high-quality equipment swiftly, in line with the innovation-focused objectives of organisations like the Medicines Discovery Catapult. The tender's setting encourages businesses eager to support cutting-edge drug discovery projects and contribute to advancements in the pharmaceutical industry.

## 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 a liquid handler for 96 and 384 well plates 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 11 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/321562f4-c1cd-46b0-a88c-68dde268ef73 |
| 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 | 11 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2017 - 20 Dec 2017 |
| 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 | SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES |

## 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 09:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/321562f4-c1cd-46b0-a88c-68dde268ef73
- 1 Dec 2017 at 15:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3c851aa-cef0-4e24-afc3-ad20477e0145

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/321562f4-c1cd-46b0-a88c-68dde268ef73
  31st January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3c851aa-cef0-4e24-afc3-ad20477e0145
  1st December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9b179925-af31-4ed3-87d1-d8560c52f4d5
  Request for Quotations

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