--- title: "MEP including Acoustic Consultant/BSL3 Laboratory - Full and complete service for the duration of the project life cycle Validation Centre" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a3d8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02a3d8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a3d8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a3d8.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT" published: "2021-04-08" --- # MEP including Acoustic Consultant/BSL3 Laboratory - Full and complete service for the duration of the project life cycle Validation Centre Buyer: MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a3d8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02a3d8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a3d8.json) ## Summary The Medicines Discovery Catapult is inviting tenders for a comprehensive Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) service for a BSL3 laboratory as part of the Validation Centre project, aimed at enhancing the UK’s diagnostic capabilities. This open procurement process is currently active with a tender period ending on 30th April 2021, at 12:00 PM BST. The project is located in Alderley Park, Cheshire, UK, within the construction and engineering industry category, with a total contract value of £100,000 and a duration of 360 days. The winning bidder will support the establishment of a national facility for testing innovative medicines and diagnostics. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction, engineering, and health sectors, particularly those specialising in laboratory design and build. Companies with expertise in developing high-containment laboratories or those involved in healthcare innovation could find this project well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging in this contract would not only contribute to the growing field of drug discovery and validation but could also establish new partnerships and enhance regional economic development through the creation of high-value jobs. ## Notice Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC) is a national facility for collaborative R&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, MDC 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. Capitalising on the success of the Lighthouse Lab to create a new BSL3 facility for innovative diagnostics, biomarkers and complex medicines and develop the UK's onshore diagnostic capability and capacity and the associated supply chain. The project will create a national facility for testing and validation of new diagnostics, biomarkers and innovative therapeutics for disease. The Validation Centre of Excellence will enable innovators to set up new companies with confidence, driving regional growth in high-value jobs and a sector of urgent national and global need. The Centre will build on the Lighthouse brand, creating a hub for new diagnostic and therapeutic validation. MEP: Further information can be found at https://procontract.due-north.com/RFx/RFxSummary?rfxId=7ff6f212-7298-eb11-810c-005056b64545 ### Lot Information Lot 1 Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC) is a national facility for collaborative R&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, MDC 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. Capitalising on the success of the Lighthouse Lab to create a new BSL3 facility for innovative diagnostics, biomarkers and complex medicines and develop the UK's onshore diagnostic capability and capacity and the associated supply chain. The project will create a national facility for testing and validation of new diagnostics, biomarkers and innovative therapeutics for disease. The Validation Centre of Excellence will enable innovators to set up new companies with confidence, driving regional growth in high-value jobs and a sector of urgent national and global need. The Centre will build on the Lighthouse brand, creating a hub for new diagnostic and therapeutic validation. MEP: Further information can be found at https://procontract.due-north.com/RFx/RFxSummary?rfxId=7ff6f212-7298-eb11-810c-005056b64545 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007271-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | £100,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT | | 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 | TLD62 Cheshire East | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ## Release History - 8 Apr 2021 at 14:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007271-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://md.catapult.org.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com/RFx/RFxSummary?rfxId=7ff6f212-7298-eb11-810c-005056b64545 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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