Planning

UKHSA In silico modelling of the Nucleocapsid protein of SARS-CoV-2

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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Planning

23 Sep 2022 at 14:28

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 Sep 2022 at 13:59

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is planning a tender for in silico modelling of the Nucleocapsid protein of SARS-CoV-2. The organisation is based in London, United Kingdom, and operates in the research and development services sector. The procurement stage is at the planning phase, with a milestone engagement end date of 10th October 2022.

This tender by UKHSA presents opportunities for businesses in the services category, particularly those specialising in research and development services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this market engagement process. The deadline for expressing interest in the tender is 10th October 2022 at 18:00 hrs. Businesses with expertise in in silico modelling solutions and related consultancy services would be well-suited to compete for this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKHSA In silico modelling of the Nucleocapsid protein of SARS-CoV-2

Notice Description

Market Engagement - In silico analysis of the impact of mutations of the Nucleocapsid protein of SARS-CoV-2 on lateral flow device sensitivity. Atamis project reference: C103586 The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) wishes to inform the market of a potential future procurement to source a suitably qualified supplier (or an optimal combination of suppliers) to develop an in-silico protein model that can analyse the impact of mutations of the Nucleocapsid protein structure of SARS-CoV-2 and its subsequent impact on lateral flow device sensitivity. UKHSA notes that mutations of the Nucleocapsid protein of SARS-CoV-2 that are present in Variants of Concern (VoCs) can impact on the sensitivity of lateral flow devices. Hence, we are looking to procure a supplier to build an in-silico protein model of the Nucleocapsid protein that will allow UKHSA to quickly assess the impact of a mutation on lateral flow device performance. UKHSA evaluates the sensitivity of LFDs against SARS-CoV-2 in a 'wet' laboratory environment. This provides UKHSA with the data which is required to make decisions on the performance of lateral flow devices and this work will continue. However, it can take several weeks to perform the evaluation, depending on the availability of clinical samples. UKHSA is looking for a supplier to model the Nucleocapsid protein. The supplier will then use information on the binding sites for the lateral flow devices, to make a prediction of impact of a new variant on a lateral flow device's sensitivity. UKHSA hopes to receive the prediction within a few days of a new variant being sequenced. UKHSA wishes to explore the market, identify interest and potential solutions from suitably qualified suppliers who can provide in silico modelling solutions to refine our requirements and help shape any future procurement. Please note this Prior Information Notice (PIN) for market engagement is not meant for reducing the timeframe of the tender process. It is to enable UKHSA to assess the market for potential suppliers who may be interested in the upcoming future opportunity. The presently anticipated route to the market will be a regulation 14 exemption under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 but will still be subject to a fair and open competition. If you are interested in participating in this market engagement, please confirm your Expression of Interest (EOI)via return response on Atamis ref C103586 regarding involvement in the market engagement and tender process. The expression of interest closes at 12:00 hrs on the 10th of October 2022. Please note that at any point after the closure of EOI and if required, we may invite potential suppliers who have expressed interest to this PIN for a further discussion to better understand their responses, this may include activities such as supplier days.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b826a579-387a-404d-8cd0-81e1bac0b76e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/091c06f7-0300-44da-ac08-bee365c4d6e4
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Oct 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
SW1P 3JR
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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