Scope
Description
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.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £123,580 excluding VAT
- £148,296 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
10 June 2025
Contract dates
- 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2028
- Possible extension to 30 June 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Two extensions of 12 months each are allowed. The extensions are automatic unless the supplier is given notice of termination at least 60 days before the end of the contract.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - limited competition
Supplier
Azenta UK Limited
Gilchrist Road, Northbank Industrial Park
Irlam
M44 5AY
United Kingdom
Email: azentahelp@azenta.com
Website: https://www.azenta.com/
Region: UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
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