---
title: "Sample Management System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0558e7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT LIMITED"
published: "2025-07-04"
---

# Sample Management System

Buyer: MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0558e7

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## Summary

The contracting process for a Sample Management System was led by Medicines Discovery Catapult Limited, a public authority in the sub-central government sector based in Macclesfield, United Kingdom. This tender, awarded on 4th July 2025, falls under the goods category with a specific focus on software packages and information systems, as evidenced by the CPV classification of 48000000. The procurement was carried out using a limited method, described as below threshold with limited competition. The contract commenced on 1st July 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 30th June 2028, with potential extensions until 2030.

The awarded supplier, Azenta UK Limited, offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for those specialising in software solutions and information systems. Given the nature of the project, businesses with expertise in developing sample management systems may find competitive advantage in similar procurements. The tender's emphasis on governance, quality assurance, and lab efficiency presents an opportunity for firms excelling in regulatory compliance and technological innovation to enhance their portfolio and reputation in the public sector. The structured renewal strategy allows the supplier potential continuity and stability in their business operations.

## Notice

MDC required a sample management system that offered additional governance around the tracking of HBS, provides quality assurance to regulators and commercial partners, and improves lab efficiency. As such, the software has to facilitate restricted access to sample records and provide a full and accurate audit trail of different sample types, their linage, and their metadata.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037347-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £123,580 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT LIMITED |
| Locality | MACCLESFIELD |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AZENTA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2025 at 10:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037347-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037347-2025
  4th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.azenta.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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