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title: "The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Maintenance of a Positron Emission Tomography Imaging System"
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# The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Maintenance of a Positron Emission Tomography Imaging System

Buyer: MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ad6a

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## Summary

The Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC) is currently concluding the procurement process for the supply, delivery, installation, and maintenance of a Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Imaging System at their facility located in Alderley Park, Cheshire. This process is classified under the goods category, specifically within the laboratories, optical and precision equipment sector (CPV code 38000000). The tender adheres to the Open Procedure as described in the EU Procurement Directive and is governed by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Key dates include a tender award on 16 March 2021, with an established budget of £500,000 and a contract duration involving a one-year warranty followed by three years of on-site maintenance. The tender is subject to funder approval and has been completed successfully.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specializing in medical imaging technology, particularly those equipped to supply sophisticated diagnostic equipment. Companies with experience in installation and maintenance services will find this tender appealing, especially those familiar with the implications of Brexit on procurement processes. The MDC seeks suppliers who can demonstrate quality alongside competitive pricing, offering a robust platform for firms aiming to expand their footprint in the medical research and technology sectors. The successful bid could pave the way for further collaborations in cutting-edge health technologies and research advancements.

## Notice

Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC) are 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. This Invitation to Tender (ITT) has been issued by MDC for the supply, delivery, installation and maintenance of a Positron Emission Tomography Imaging System (PET Imaging System) to MDC at their premises at Alderley Park in Cheshire. This ITT is in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The Contract Notice has been advertised in the Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union and on Contracts Finder. The process is being conducted under the EU Procurement Directive's Open Procedure. Tenders shall remain open for acceptance by MDC for one (1) year from the Tender deadline date. The purchase of the PET imaging system shall include delivery, installation, training and a one (1) year comprehensive on-site reactive warranty. After the expiry of the one (1) year warranty a three (3) year comprehensive on-site reactive maintenance package will commence. The Supplier shall ensure they have measures in place to ensure the fulfilment of the contract in the event of any developments from Britain's exit from the European Union (BREXIT). The Tenderer must state in their Tender Submission if there are any concerns with the Tenderer fulfilling its obligations under the contract due to BREXIT. The costs quoted in the Pricing Schedule appendix 2 must include the costs to serve associated with the administration and management of the Contract including but not limited to; all costs associated with BREXIT, and all the points in this document, the MDC Contract appendix 1 and the Specification appendix 3. The Tender is for the supply, delivery and installation of PET imaging System, which shall include suitable training of MDC employees and a one (1) year comprehensive on-site warranty which shall start once the goods have been installed to the full satisfaction of MDC. The Contract shall also include a three (3) year comprehensive on-site maintenance package. Please see the MDC Contract appendix 1 and the Specification appendix 3 for the full scope of the Contract. The purchase of the PET imaging System is subject to the approval of MDC funders as such the Tenderer accept and acknowledge 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, Installation and Maintenance of Positron Emission Tomography Imaging System for which Tenders are invited. Tender Submissions shall be based on the MDC Contract appendix 1.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC) are 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. This Invitation to Tender (ITT) has been issued by MDC for the supply, delivery, installation and maintenance of a Positron Emission Tomography Imaging System (PET Imaging System) to MDC at their premises at Alderley Park in Cheshire. This ITT is in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The Contract Notice has been advertised in the Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union and on Contracts Finder. The process is being conducted under the EU Procurement Directive's Open Procedure. Tenders shall remain open for acceptance by MDC for one (1) year from the Tender deadline date. The purchase of the PET imaging system shall include delivery, installation, training and a one (1) year comprehensive on-site reactive warranty. After the expiry of the one (1) year warranty a three (3) year comprehensive on-site reactive maintenance package will commence. The Supplier shall ensure they have measures in place to ensure the fulfilment of the contract in the event of any developments from Britain's exit from the European Union (BREXIT). The Tenderer must state in their Tender Submission if there are any concerns with the Tenderer fulfilling its obligations under the contract due to BREXIT. The costs quoted in the Pricing Schedule appendix 2 must include the costs to serve associated with the administration and management of the Contract including but not limited to; all costs associated with BREXIT, and all the points in this document, the MDC Contract appendix 1 and the Specification appendix 3. The Tender is for the supply, delivery and installation of PET imaging System, which shall include suitable training of MDC employees and a one (1) year comprehensive on-site warranty which shall start once the goods have been installed to the full satisfaction of MDC. The Contract shall also include a three (3) year comprehensive on-site maintenance package. Please see the MDC Contract appendix 1 and the Specification appendix 3 for the full scope of the Contract. The purchase of the PET imaging System is subject to the approval of MDC funders as such the Tenderer accept and acknowledge 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, Installation and Maintenance of Positron Emission Tomography Imaging System for which Tenders are invited. Tender Submissions shall be based on the MDC Contract appendix 1.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009721-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOUTHERN SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 5 May 2021 at 14:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009721-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://md.catapult.org.uk/
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:609014-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

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