Award

Automated Benchmarking and Red Line Knowledge Identification (Bio)

DESNZ

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Award

29 Jan 2024 at 10:28

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation DESNZ based in London, United Kingdom, has successfully awarded a contract for an AI research requirement titled "Automated Benchmarking and Red Line Knowledge Identification (Bio)" in the Research and Development Services category. The contract, valued at £289,800 GBP, was awarded to Ginkgo Bioworks. The procurement method used was Other - Direct Award, with the tender period ending on January 1, 2024, and the contract period running from January 16, 2024, to March 15, 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in AI research and development services to engage in contract work with DESNZ. The contract, aimed at enhancing automated benchmarking and red line knowledge identification processes, is suitable for SMEs. Businesses with expertise in research and development, particularly in the bioinformatics field, are well-suited to compete for this contract awarded through a direct award method. The location of the contract is in London, providing a local advantage to interested bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Automated Benchmarking and Red Line Knowledge Identification (Bio)

Notice Description

AI Research requirement for Automated Benchmarking and Red Line Knowledge Identification (Bio)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4bcdf725-5f00-4d2a-9482-5c8524caffd5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97f62167-7b88-4b15-b9ce-9f8825d62f69
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£289,800 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£289,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jan 2024 - 15 Mar 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DESNZ
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GINKGO BIOWORKS

Further Information

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