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Contract for synthesis of complex brucella antigen carbohydrates

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) seeking to contract the synthesis of complex brucella antigen carbohydrates, with a total contract value of £27,500. This tender falls under the environmental services category and was initiated as part of an ongoing research collaboration with the University of Alberta. The contract period is set to begin on 10th August 2015 and end on 9th February 2016. While the tender has been awarded, potential suppliers should be aware that the tender process employed was e-tendering via the Bravo portal, which requires prior registration for access to tender documents.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in synthetic biology, laboratory services, or contract research and development. Businesses that have capabilities in producing synthetic sugars or possess expertise in diagnostic testing services will find themselves well-suited to compete. The contract's focus on creating larger quantities of complex sugars indicates a demand for suppliers that can support veterinary diagnostic companies in evaluating these antigens for use in diagnostics and vaccines.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for synthesis of complex brucella antigen carbohydrates

Notice Description

APHA has been working with organic chemists at the University of Alberta on research using synthetic sugars as antigens for brucella diagnostic tests. These antigens have great advantages over the existing antigens. Small research quantities of these complex sugars have been provided by the University. APHA has filed a patent on these sugars for use in diagnostic tests and vaccines. Small quantities have been provided to veterinary diagnostic companies who now require larger quantities to fully evaluate. APHA now needs to get a significant amount of these complex sugars synthesized to allow wider evaluation by diagnostic companies, sale of the antigen and the issuing of licenses for companies to use the sugars in their tests'. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. If you're already registered on the Bravo portal please check that your registration includes Defra, as you have to specify us in order to correctly receive the tender documents. If you have any problems with the registration process, please contact the Bravo helpline on 0800 368 4850 or alternatively email them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ef685506-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecf24fd2-b200-467a-a5bf-edc3c8c7e62e
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
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 201510 years ago
Contract Period
9 Aug 2015 - 9 Feb 2016 6-12 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARBOSYNTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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