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Understanding UK-based Lateral Flow Immunoassay (LFI) development and manufacturing capability

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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27 Oct 2021 at 08:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Understanding UK-based Lateral Flow Immunoassay (LFI) development and manufacturing capability" was conducted by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), located in Salisbury, England. This contract, awarded on 17th September 2021, involved a targeted competition procurement method and has a total value of £37,500. The contract commenced on 1st October 2021 and is set to conclude by 31st March 2022. The associated industry category is classified under research laboratory services.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly in the field of medical and diagnostic testing technologies. Companies with expertise in lateral flow immunoassay production or those looking to expand their capabilities within the UK's defence sector would find this contract especially relevant. The initiative aims to enhance the UK's LFI manufacturing capacity, potentially opening doors for collaboration and further contracts in the growing field of pathogen detection and defence applications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Understanding UK-based Lateral Flow Immunoassay (LFI) development and manufacturing capability

Notice Description

Contract has already been awarded. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has a requirement to maintain, optimise and augment a stock of LFI, for the detection of threat pathogens and toxins, for use by our armed forces. We are looking to broaden UK LFI industry awareness of the MoD requirement in this area. We are also looking to better understand the maturity of UK LFI development and manufacturing capability.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-850b4cf4-3430-4fd5-9f39-4ad7dc1755c5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9942b7e9-a1e8-4391-8a22-a371535f15ba
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Targeted competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£37,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 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
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LATERAL DX

Further Information

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