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Culture Sequencing - STR Profiling Service

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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19 Oct 2023 at 11:09

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency has awarded a contract for the procurement of a Culture Sequencing - STR Profiling Service, falling under the research laboratory services category. The contract, valued at £90,000 in GBP, was awarded to BIOFORTUNA LTD. The procurement method employed was a direct single tender action (below threshold). The contract period runs from 21st September 2023 to 31st March 2024, with the tender deadline set for 1st August 2023. This opportunity is ideal for businesses specializing in cell line DNA profiling services, particularly those based in the United Kingdom.

The UK Health Security Agency, based in London, initiated this tender process, aiming to procure services related to cell line DNA profiling. With a focus on SME suitability, this opportunity opens avenues for small and medium enterprises to engage in public procurement. SMEs with expertise in research laboratory services can leverage this initiative to expand their business operations. The contract aims to support the DNA profiling needs of the UK Health Security Agency, presenting a growth opportunity for businesses operating in the specified industry category within the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Culture Sequencing - STR Profiling Service

Notice Description

Supply of cell line DNA profiling

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-33cf6800-11b9-4725-a0d2-99015e833467
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/865f1d9d-ddaa-4195-b0e0-026e490043f9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below 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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
20 Sep 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIOFORTUNA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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