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# ITT for Hot Cell

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/itt-for-hot-cell-ocds-h6vhtk-06dccd). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT LIMITED: "ITT for Hot Cell". Published status: active. Published Value: £300,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 26 Aug 2026, 15:00 BST. Published submission portal: procontract.due-north.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT LIMITED](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/medicines-discovery-catapult-limited-GB-COH-09928547)
- **Published Value:** £300,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 26 August 2026 at 15:00 BST
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- **Delivery Location:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 4 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/itt-for-hot-cell-ocds-h6vhtk-06dccd#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-06dccd`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/itt-for-hot-cell-ocds-h6vhtk-06dccd#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [procontract.due-north.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fprocontract.due-north.com)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/itt-for-hot-cell-ocds-h6vhtk-06dccd#participate

## Description
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.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 38000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £300,000

- **Contract Period:** 29/09/2026 to 30/09/2031
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F074354-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-08-05T15:16:37.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-21T12:33:05.116Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-06dccd