Award

Commercial Services Relating to Recombinant Antibody Discovery and Antigen Generation

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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Award

15 Dec 2021 at 11:07

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), involved the tender titled "Commercial Services Relating to Recombinant Antibody Discovery and Antigen Generation." This tender falls within the research laboratory services category and pertains to activities located at Porton Down, Salisbury, England. The procurement was conducted as a direct method through a single tender action valued at £130,400 GBP, with a contract period running from 18th November 2021 to 31st March 2022. The tender period concluded on 11th November 2021, and the award was officially published on 15th December 2021.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses in the biotechnology and life sciences sectors, particularly those with expertise in antibody discovery and recombinant technologies. Companies well-suited to compete would include established firms with capabilities in laboratory services and antigen generation, as well as innovative start-ups aiming to expand their service offerings. The engagement with Dstl indicates a need for partnerships that can enhance their capabilities, offering a pathway for business growth through collaboration in cutting-edge scientific research.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Commercial Services Relating to Recombinant Antibody Discovery and Antigen Generation

Notice Description

Dstl has a requirement to access commercially available services related to antibody display library generation and antigen generation. The Authority (Dstl) operates a mature programme of hybridoma-based antibody discovery and characterisation and is rapidly maturing a recombinant antibody-based approach to replace or augment the current approach. There are a number of drivers in place that promote delivering many of the aspects of this programme within Industry whilst retaining safety and security limited steps, as well as activities that maintain intelligent customer status, within Dstl.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4c5f23f-5c74-456b-8b2f-cf34c83f7836
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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
£130,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£130,700 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 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

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

MOLOGIC

Further Information

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