---
title: "Lab Consumables"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ff78"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT LIMITED"
published: "2026-01-05"
---

# Lab Consumables

Buyer: MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ff78

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "Lab Consumables" was managed by Medicines Discovery Catapult Limited, a sub-central government public authority. The procurement, focusing on the goods category, specifically medical consumables, has been completed using a direct procurement method classified as below threshold without competition. The contract, awarded to Charles River U.K. Limited, covers delivery locations across multiple regions in the United Kingdom. The procurement process concluded with the contract signed on 2nd December 2025, with the contract period running from 19th January 2026 to 19th February 2026, for a total value of £24,567 GBP.

This opportunity for supplying lab consumables presents a growth potential for businesses specialising in medical consumables and related supplies. Companies in this sector, particularly those that can meet specific biological sample requirements, may benefit from keeping abreast of similar opportunities. SMEs like Charles River U.K. Limited, which can deliver goods across diverse geographic locations, are well-positioned to capitalise on such tenders. The procurement's direct method without competition and its sub-threshold nature suggest that smaller, nimble enterprises could effectively engage with similar future opportunities.

## Notice

Critical biological samples required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000366-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2026 - 19 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,567 |

## 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 | CHARLES RIVER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2026 at 14:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000366-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000366-2026
  5th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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