Closing soon4 days left · closes midday, Tuesday 17 November 2026

Multi-Column Continuous Chromatography System and Automated Viral Inactivation System

Cell Therapy Catapult Limited · Public undertaking

In brief

Cell Therapy Catapult Limited is looking for suppliers for medical supplies and laboratory equipment work (London).

The estimated value is £1,600,000 including VAT.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 15 December 2026.

It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Tuesday 17 November 2026.

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Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 5pm, Tuesday 3 November 2026
Bids by: midday, Tuesday 17 November 2026

How bids are scored

Criterion 1 40% · Criterion 2 60%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for this buyer (from 12 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

CGTC are looking for the purchase and installation of a multi-column chromatography system (MCCS) and a viral inactivation hardware system with related services e.g service, repair and maintenance contract, training and consumables for our Braintree Essex site. both systems will be system applicable for biopharmaceutical production. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Medical-equipments./6CCRCYB2WJ To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6CCRCYB2WJ

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 4 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £1,600,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in London?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Is one of the 2 lots a good fit?You can usually bid for one lot without bidding for the others.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.delta-esourcing.com.
Send clarification questions before 5pm, Tuesday 3 November 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Tuesday 17 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
Multi-column Continuous Chromatography System 15 December 2026 to 14 December 2028 What this lot covers Lot 1 - Multi-column Continuous Chromatography System CGTC are looking for the purchase and installation of a multi-column chromatography system (MCCS) and related services e.g service, repair and maintenance contract, training and consumables for our Braintree Essex site. The instrument will be a fully automated chromatography system applicable for biopharmaceutical production. The main key feature of the multi-column chromatography technology is the use of a series of interconnected columns allowing the first column to reach breakthrough during loading which significantly improves the utilisation of the chromatographic resin or membrane. A typical application of the technology is for capture chromatography however it is not limited to it.	Medical equipment and supplies, Laboratory and scientific equipment	£800,000
Viral Inactivation Hardware System 15 December 2026 to 14 December 2028 What this lot covers Viral Inactivation Hardware System he system must provide automated viral inactivation processing including the following steps: a) controlled mixing b) pH measurement e.g. via probe or single-use sensor integrated into single-use bioprocessing vessel and/or tubing set c) automated pH adjustment e.g via dosing pumps d) batch execution control e.g. via programmable software or HMI screen e) GMP batch data capture f) product vessel volume/mass monitoring e.g. via load cells g) temperature control of liquid product contained in single-use bioprocessing vessel and/or tubing set h) temperature monitoring of liquid product contained in single-use bioprocessing vessel and/or tubing set	Medical equipment and supplies, Laboratory and scientific equipment	£800,000

Timeline

22 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 100007-2026

About the buyer

Cell Therapy Catapult LimitedLast 12 months

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From notice 100007-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 22 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 22 October 2026.