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ITT for Hot Cell

MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT LIMITED · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 26 Sept 2026, 07:41.

Opportunity overview

MDC is seeking to procure a hot cell system, including design (where required), manufacture, supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, validation, and associated training and documentation. The solution may comprise an existing off-the-shelf product or a bespoke system, depending on the supplier's proposed technical solution and MDC's operational requirements. The contract will also include warranty, maintenance, and ongoing technical support. The hot cell must meet MDC's technical, operational, and regulatory requirements for the safe and effective handling of radioactive materials. Suppliers will be expected to provide a complete, fully operational solution ready for use.

Classification

  • CPV38000000 — Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Lots

  • Lot 1£300k

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
0348-OPS
Status
active
Procurement Method
selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Main Procurement Category
goods
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
Tenders must be submitted electronically via the MDC Proactis eTendering portal using the instructions provided in the procurement documents. Suppliers must register on the Proactis portal (if not already registered) to access the procurement documents and submit their tender. Submissions by email, post or any other method will not be accepted. https://procontract.due-north.com
Expression Of Interest Deadline
26 Aug 2026, 15:00

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Procedure

Features
The procurement will be conducted using a Competitive Flexible Procedure. Suppliers will submit an initial tender, which will be evaluated against the published selection and award criteria. MDC may shortlist suppliers for clarification and negotiation to refine technical, commercial, and delivery aspects of their proposals. Where appropriate, refinements to the specification or award criteria will be communicated equally to all shortlisted suppliers. Suppliers will then be invited to submit a final tender, which will be evaluated against the published award criteria. The contract will be awarded to the supplier offering the Most Advantageous Tender. MDC reserves the right to award without negotiation.

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Enquiry period

Ends
19 Aug 2026, 15:00

Expected award period

Ends
14 Sept 2026, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
360,000
Amount
300,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Whole Life Cost
Description
Capital purchase price Installation and commissioning Maintenance Consumables Warranty Lifecycle support

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Technical Solution and Delivery
Description
Compliance with the specification Technical design and functionality Installation and commissioning Project management and delivery programme Training and knowledge transfer Warranty and maintenance arrangements After-sales support Risk management

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
85
Weight
percentageExact

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
technical
Description
Technical Ability Conditions of Participation Suppliers must demonstrate that they have the technical capability, relevant experience and resources to design (where required), manufacture, supply, install, commission and maintain a hot cell system of a similar scale and complexity. Suppliers should provide evidence of comparable projects completed within the last five years, appropriately qualified personnel, and robust quality management processes. Equivalent qualifications, certifications and standards will be accepted where they demonstrate an equivalent level of competence and compliance with the procurement requirements.
Criterion 2
Description
All suppliers that satisfy the published Conditions of Participation will be invited to submit a tender. No further selection criteria will be applied beyond those Conditions of Participation
For Reduction
Yes

Contract period

Starts
30 Sept 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Sept 2031, 23:59
Max Extent Date
30 Sept 2033, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Initial term: 5 years Extension options: Up to 2 x 12-month extensions (maximum 7 years total)

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
38000000
Description
Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKE
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 4
Region
UKF
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 5
Region
UKG
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 6
Region
UKH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 7
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 8
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 9
Region
UKK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
L-1
Document Type
technicalSpecifications
Entry 3
Id
L-2
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
Procurement documents are available electronically via Proactis
Entry 4
Id
074354-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
5 Aug 2026, 16:16
Format
text/html

Planning and budget

No Engagement Notice Rationale
A (PMEN) was not published because the requirement related to a highly specialised hot cell system, for which the available supplier market was already well understood. The initial activity focused on determining the technical feasibility of the requirement, specifically whether a standard off-the-shelf solution could meet the operational and regulatory needs or whether a bespoke, custom-built system would be required. This was a technical assessment rather than a market testing exercise. Engagement was limited to obtaining technical information to inform the specification and procurement strategy. Publishing a PMEN was not considered to provide additional value, as the objective was to establish the most appropriate technical solution rather than to identify potential suppliers or stimulate market interest. Once the feasibility assessment was complete, the procurement approach was then developed based on availability of an existing commercial product or a bespoke design was required

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT LIMITED
Id
GB-COH-09928547

Identifier

Scheme
GB-COH
Id
09928547

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PJPQ-6911-DQYY

Address

Street Address
Block 35g, Mereside Alderley Park
Locality
Macclesfield
Postal Code
SK10 4ZF
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKD62

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Macclesfield · UKD62 · SK10 4ZF · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKC · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKD · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKE · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKF · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKG · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKH · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKI · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKJ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 074354-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·