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4 Year PhD Studentship

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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Award

23 May 2022 at 12:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, located in Salisbury, has completed the procurement process for a four-year PhD studentship titled "Targeting bacterial membrane proteins for new antimicrobial strategies". The contract, valued at £28,000, followed a direct procurement method through a single tender action, which is often employed for procurement below the threshold amount. The award was made on 27 April 2022, with the contract period set to commence on 1 October 2022 and extend until 30 September 2026. This procurement is categorised under Research and Development services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for educational and research institutions focused on antimicrobial research and development, particularly those with capabilities in biotech or related scientific fields. Businesses that specialise in hiring PhD candidates, academic consultancy, or that provide research services in microbiology would be particularly well-suited to engage in this space. The transparent awarding of this contract underlines the potential for collaborations in innovative research that can address critical health issues, paving the way for future growth within the industry.

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Notice Title

4 Year PhD Studentship

Notice Description

4 Year PhD Studentship titled: Targeting bacterial membrane proteins for new antimicrobial strategies. Contract awarded and published for transparency purposes only.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0cb6a7ff-80f7-439c-b37c-7df275b42fdb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbfdd7f1-9ad5-4a45-8efe-aff8de875aa2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
Dstl Commercial Services CT&S Division
Contact Email
cts-transparency@dstl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01980 950000

Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

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