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GB-Liverpool: Chemical Analogue Design and Synthesis

LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE

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21 Jan 2026 at 17:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine has successfully completed the procurement process for its project titled "GB-Liverpool: Chemical Analogue Design and Synthesis," under the open procedure method. The contract, awarded to o2h, is valued at £242,000 and focuses on specialised chemical products and research and experimental development services within the North West region of the United Kingdom. This project is part of the vector control discovery programme aimed at advancing novel active ingredients for mosquito control. The contract period is set from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2028. Although the tendering phase ended on 18th August 2025, the award was officially published on 21st January 2026, marking the current procurement stage as 'award'.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in chemical research and development, particularly small and medium enterprises, as the project fits well within their capabilities. Involvement in such projects could help businesses enhance their portfolio in the field of vector control solutions. Companies with expertise in delivering comprehensive research services and those looking to expand within the UK market could find this project beneficial for achieving business growth and building strategic partnerships in the public sector.

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Notice Title

GB-Liverpool: Chemical Analogue Design and Synthesis

Notice Description

IVCC is seeking a CRO to contribute to the delivery of its vector control discovery programme, particularly the advancement of novel active ingredients for mosquito control. The services will generate new chemistries for biological testing. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e505130f-2dea-4181-b5e2-c4ef3b908a23
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/344f853e-cd18-41ae-9154-0745fe07d11c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

24950000 - Specialised chemical products

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£242,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£242,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE
Contact Name
Liz Wilson
Contact Email
purchasing@lstmed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+441517053152

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 5QA
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Brownlow Hill
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

O2H

Further Information

Notice Documents

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