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Automated benchmarking and red line knowledge identification (Chem) - Notice of Threshold Change

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

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18 Mar 2024 at 10:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology based in London, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for "Automated benchmarking and red line knowledge identification" in the research and development services and related consultancy services category. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract worth 148,897.17 GBP was signed on 18th March 2024. The contract was awarded to Signature Science, LLC.

This tender offers an opportunity for business growth in the research and development services sector. Businesses specializing in technical services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process has reached the award stage, creating a chance for interested suppliers to engage with the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology in London. The contract was awarded to a supplier based in the United States, highlighting potential opportunities for international collaboration in this industry.

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Notice Title

Automated benchmarking and red line knowledge identification (Chem) - Notice of Threshold Change

Notice Description

This Find a Tender Service Notice is for Transparency purposes. The original Contract was published on Contract Finder, due to the Value being under the Find a Tender Service threshold. Due to a contract variation, the contract is now above the Find a Tender Service threshold, so for transparency we are publishing this notice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Find a Tender Service Notice is for Transparency purposes. The original Contract was published on Contract Finder, due to the Value being under the Find a Tender Service threshold. Due to a contract variation, the contract is now above the Find a Tender Service threshold, so for transparency we are publishing this notice.

Procurement Information

Award of a Contract without prior publication of a call for competition in accordance with PCR2015 Regulation 32 (2)(b)(ii) competition is absent for technical reasons. The services can only be supplied by Signature Science, LLC owing to technical reasons.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0449b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008583-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£148,897 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
iain.puddephatt@dsit.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIGNATURE SCIENCE

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