Scope
Description
MDC requires high level solution requirements for the replacement of Financial Management and Project
Management & Resourcing systems. Suppliers who meet the requirements are invited to submit responses in
accordance with this published invitation to tender (ITT).
The tender will be published in 2 lots:
• Lot 1: Financial Management system; and
• Lot 2: Project Management and Resourcing System.
Suppliers may tender for one or both lots, submitting separate Bidder response documents for each lot. Lots will be evaluated separately and independently by different teams of evaluators, some of whom may be independent experts not directly employed by MDC. MDC reserves the right to make either separate awards
for each lot or a combined award if this provides improved value.
Total value (estimated)
- £300,000 excluding VAT
- £360,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 30 May 2031
- 5 years, 30 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Lot 1. Financial Management System
Description
Financial Management
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Payable
Employee Expenses
Reporting & Analytics
Lot value (estimated)
- £200,000 excluding VAT
- £240,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Project Management and Resourcing System
Description
Workflow
Programme/Project/work package/task management
- Resource Management
- Timesheet recording and approvals workflow
- Project Budget and Forecast (including labour and non-labour
elements)
- Visibility of financial actuals and budget vs actuals over time
(with actuals derived from the finance system)
- Portfolio Management
Lot value (estimated)
- £100,000 excluding VAT
- £120,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Financial Management System
Lot 2. Project Management and Resourcing System
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
24 March 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
24 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Register at
https://procontract.due-north.com/register
to express an interest and get access to the Invitation to Tender documents.
If you have problems accessing the ITT documents, please contact Procurement@md.catapult.org.uk
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 May 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Written submission and demonstration stage |
Quality | 75% |
| Price | Price | 25% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/AdvertSummary?projectId=fa2795b9-1a13-f111-813c-005056b64545&projectStepId=062895b9-1a13-f111-813c-005056b64545
Technical specifications to be met
https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/AdvertSummary?projectId=fa2795b9-1a13-f111-813c-005056b64545&projectStepId=062895b9-1a13-f111-813c-005056b64545
Contracting authority
MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT LIMITED
- Companies House: 09928547
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJPQ-6911-DQYY
Block 35g, Mereside Alderley Park
Macclesfield
SK10 4ZF
United Kingdom
Region: UKD62 - Cheshire East
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government