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Provision of Facilities for Human Challenge Characterisation Study

BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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21 Jan 2021 at 14:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "Provision of Facilities for Human Challenge Characterisation Study" was awarded by the Business Energy and Industrial Strategy, based in London, England. This procurement is classified under research laboratory services with an estimated value of £3,660,117. The tender process was conducted as a direct procurement via a single tender action, and the contract period began on 19 October 2020 and runs until 31 August 2021. The tender period concluded on 16 October 2020, with a primary delivery location in London, United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research laboratory services, particularly those capable of fulfilling strict containment requirements. Given the critical nature of the facilities needed for urgent vaccine challenge studies, companies specialising in high-security laboratory environments and capable of rapid turnaround may find this a prime opportunity. The nature of such work suggests that large-scale organisations with experience in similar projects will be best positioned to compete effectively for future contracts of this nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Facilities for Human Challenge Characterisation Study

Notice Description

Provision of Facilities for Human Challenge Characterisation Study.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8cb55ed4-1bc8-4e07-8bff-072aac82baa9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d8a5e66-8bba-4568-83f0-87c38f95bb56
Current Stage
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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
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
£3,660,117 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,660,117 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
18 Oct 2020 - 31 Aug 2021 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
BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
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

ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL

Further Information

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