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Provision of Human Challenge Studies

Business Energy and Industrial Strategy

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Summary of the contracting process

The Business Energy and Industrial Strategy has recently completed a procurement process titled "Provision of Human Challenge Studies." This initiative falls under the category of research and experimental development services, valued at £46,132,758, located in the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted as a direct method through a single tender action below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 16th October 2020, with the contract having commenced on 19th October 2020, and is set to run until 9th October 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research, particularly those specialising in clinical trials, vaccine development, and virology. Companies capable of conducting human challenge studies or those involved in the production of good manufacturing practice (GMP) virus would be well-positioned to compete. The focused nature of this contract highlights a need for specialised expertise, making it critical for firms with relevant experience and technical capabilities to respond to future similar tenders to enhance their business exposure and growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Human Challenge Studies

Notice Description

Virus manufacture and supply: Requirement for the manufacture and release of the Challenge Virus in accordance with GMP for use in the Human Virus Characterisation Study and Human Challenge Study. Human virus characterisation study: Provide the Human Virus Characterisation Study in accordance with the Protocol, GCP, GLP and all appropriate regulatory, legal, ethics and HSE requirements Optional services - Human vaccine challenge study: Reserve the first three (3) study slots for the Authority to assess the efficacy of potential vaccine candidates in Human Vaccine Challenge Studies

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d69bbce2-39ba-4b4a-9de2-8c57cc281609
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d8fe3bd-b304-40d4-a383-beb4b630c0b9
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

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,331,538 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,331,538 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2020 - 9 Oct 2024 3-4 years
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
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HVIVO SERVICES LIMITED

Further Information

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