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High frequency ultra-sound inactivation of spores

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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27 Oct 2021 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process concerns the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, which has awarded a contract titled "High frequency ultra-sound inactivation of spores." This contract, classified under research laboratory services, was finalised on 18 October 2021, and is located in Salisbury, England. The procurement method employed was a direct approach via a single tender action, which is applicable given the project’s value of £115,589.40. The contract commenced on 18 October 2021 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in innovative research and development, particularly in the fields of ultrasonic technologies and microbiological research. Companies specialising in high-frequency transducer technologies or similar advanced research laboratory services would be particularly well-positioned to engage with future tenders in this sector, leveraging their capabilities to potentially partner with organisations like the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory on upcoming projects.

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Notice Title

High frequency ultra-sound inactivation of spores

Notice Description

Contract already awarded. This project aims to continue investigating through-barrier inactivation of bacterial spores using ultrasonic transducers that operate at higher frequencies than previously used. This new work will exploit the destructive effects of mechanical resonance offered by these higher frequency transducers (in addition to cavitation).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b4b1cb95-9f45-447c-b730-c01c600a7696
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3a6c744-67de-4259-af04-185c46ac148f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£115,589 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£115,589 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
17 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 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
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

TDA RESEARCH

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