Tender

In-Vitro Testing of New Psychoactive Substances (IVT-NPS)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

22 Nov 2024 at 06:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to procure a service for in-vitro testing of new psychoactive substances (IVT-NPS) to support the implementation of the Psychoactive Substances Act (2016). This procurement focuses on pharmacological testing on immobilised cloned human cells against suspected psychoactive substances. The project falls under the industry category of Research Laboratory Services (CPV 73111000). The tender is currently in the active stage, with a tender period ending on 21 December 2024, and the contract period is scheduled to run from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2031. The procurement method is selective, employing a restricted procedure above the threshold, encompassing a broad geographic scope including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in bioassays and pharmacological testing methods. It is particularly suited for SMEs capable of delivering robust and efficient receptor binding assays, transporter uptake/release, and functional assay methodologies. The selected supplier will contribute to supporting the criminal justice system through accredited laboratory tests and comprehensive test reports. This opportunity can foster business growth for companies with the capability to meet the stringent requirements and standards set by the Ministry of Defence, including potential courtroom involvement to substantiate testing results if needed.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

In-Vitro Testing of New Psychoactive Substances (IVT-NPS)

Notice Description

Dstl have a requirement to procure a service for in-vitro testing of potentially psychoactive substances to support the implementation of the Psychoactive Substances Act (2016) hereafter referred to as the PSA. The testing involves pharmacological testing on immobilised cloned human cells against suspected psychoactive substances. The PSA makes it an offence to produce; supply; offer to supply; possess with intent to supply; import or export a psychoactive substance. In order to make provisions to support the Act there is a requirement to conduct in-vitro testing of Test Substances. This technical specification focuses on in vitro bioassays subdivided into binding and functional assays. The Supplier is required to conduct in vitro bioassays using relevant, robust and efficient receptor binding assay, transporter uptake/release and functional assay methodology for the selected molecular targets. This involves laboratory testing of substances to an accredited standard and preparation of test reports and associated documentation to support the criminal justice system. The Supplier may be expected to attend court but ordinarily the results are interpreted by an expert witness who will perform this function, if required, based on their statement to the court.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-17279b63-87b2-4bf5-b4de-36594c24a0b9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26adaefc-b590-46e2-86e1-7a0d87a9756d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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