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title: "The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Maintenance of a Floor Standing Centrifuge"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f12d"
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# The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Maintenance of a Floor Standing Centrifuge

Buyer: MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f12d

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## Summary

The Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC) is inviting tenders for "The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Maintenance of a Floor Standing Centrifuge" as part of an open procurement process in the laboratory equipment industry. Located in Alderley Park, Cheshire, this tender is currently active, with a bid submission deadline set for 30th November 2021, at 12:00 GMT. The contract period for this project is expected to conclude on 31st March 2022, marking an important phase in the establishment of a new containment facility (CL3) aimed at advancing the UK’s diagnostic capabilities.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the manufacturing and installation of laboratory equipment, particularly those with expertise in high-quality precision instruments. Companies that are well-positioned to compete in this tender include SMEs and start-ups specialising in laboratory and medical technologies, as well as established organisations with a track record in supplying innovative solutions in drug discovery and health sectors. The MDC's mission to foster collaboration and growth within the UK biomedical ecosystem provides a fertile ground for potential suppliers to not only secure contracts but also contribute to vital advancements 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. MDC wishes to create a new CL3 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. This tender is for a Floor Standing Centrifuge, which will be used in the new facility. Further information can be found at https://procontract.due-north.com/RFx/RFxSummary?rfxId=1081237e-f937-ec11-810e-005056b64545

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Open procedure. Further information can be found at https://procontract.due-north.com/RFx/RFxSummary?rfxId=1081237e-f937-ec11-810e-005056b64545

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027072-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 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 | Not specified |
| 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 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2021 at 14:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027072-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://md.catapult.org.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/RFx/RFxSummary?rfxId=1081237e-f937-ec11-810e-005056b64545

## Provenance

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