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title: "Pathology Equipment for PCR Testing"
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# Pathology Equipment for PCR Testing

Buyer: MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02cc07

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## Summary

The Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC) is leading a procurement process for "Pathology Equipment for PCR Testing" in the medical equipment field, aimed at enhancing the UK’s capabilities in medical research and diagnostics. This tender, currently in the award stage, involves the acquisition of specialised equipment valued at approximately £200,000, with the contract awarded on 10th June 2021. The delivery location is situated in Cheshire, UK, specifically at the Medicines Discovery Catapult Services Ltd.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in medical equipment supply and laboratory services, particularly those specialising in PCR testing technologies. Companies that manufacture or lease high-quality laboratory equipment and reagents, as well as those offering diagnostic services, would be well-positioned to engage in similar tenders in the future. The involvement of established players like SYNLAB Laboratory Services further underscores the competitive landscape within this procurement category, making it an attractive space for both large and small enterprises eager to expand their footprint in the health sector.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Medicines Discovery Catapult Services Ltd (MDCS) has agreed a contract with SynLab Laboratory Services (SynLab) for the MDCS to provide SynLab with SARS-CoV-2 tests. The agreement also includes agreement for SynLab to lease to a potential purchase the below equipment to MDCS, for a value in the region of PS200,000.00: Thermo Fisher Life Technologies - KF FLX 96 DEEP, SMST, 1YZG11 Quantity 2 Thermo Fisher Life Technologies - CORD,PWR 10A/240V-C13-UK 2.5M Quantity 2 Thermo Fisher Life Technologies QSTUDIO 7 FLX, 384W INST,LPTP Quantity 1 Thermo Fisher Life Technologies 384-WELL CALIBRATION INSTALL KIT Quantity 1 Thermo Fisher Life Technologies POWER CORD-UK EACH Quantity 1 Thermo Fisher Life Technologies 1 DAY REAL TIME PCR TRAINING AT CUSTOMER SITE Thermo Fisher Life Technologies ASSURANCE,QSTUDIO7FLEX Quantity 1 Thermo Fisher Life Technologies 384WELL CALIBRATOR W/ABY DYE Quantity 1 Thermo Fisher Life Technologies384WELL CALIBRATOR Quantity 1 Thermo Fisher Scientific BSC Herasafe 2030i 1.5m incUVC, stand, frame, delivery, commissioning, KSN Top box Quantity 2 Cepheid GeneXpert: GXIV-4-L-10C Description GeneXpert IV Laptop - 4 Modules - 10 colours (including 1 years service agreement) Quantity 1 Capheid Xpert Xpress SARS-CoV-2 20 kits Quantity 1 Additional information: https://md.catapult.org.uk/

### Procurement Information

Medicines Discovery Catapult Services Ltd (MDCS) has agreed a contract with SynLab Laboratory Services (SynLab) for the MDCS to provide SynLab with SARS-CoV-2 tests. The intention is that SynLab will utilise the MDCS as a referral laboratory to assist with analysing of Sars-CoV-2 Samples. The MDCS will be analysing the Samples provided to it following the Sars-CoV-2 Tests using equipment owned and provided by the SynLab as per the Equipment Hire Agreement dated 10th June 2021 the MDCS have the option to purchase the equipment at the end of the contract. A condition of the contract is that the MDCS must operate the Thermo Fisher Life Technologies Equipment which in turn requires the use of specific reagents for PCR COVID testing. The MDCS must operate the Thermo Fisher Life Technologies equipment and relevant reagents to ensure that the analysis being carried out on the biological samples provided by SynLab will produce data that is compliant with our current UKAS accreditation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017561-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 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 | £200,000 |

## 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 4ZF |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SYNLAB LABORATORY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2021 at 18:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017561-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://md.catapult.org.uk/

## Provenance

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