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In-Vitro Testing of New Psychoactive Substances (IVT-NPS)

Ministry of Defence

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22 Nov 2024 at 05:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has initiated a tender titled "In-Vitro Testing of New Psychoactive Substances (IVT-NPS)" under the industry category of research laboratory services. This procurement process, currently in the tender stage, seeks to secure services for pharmacological testing on immobilised cloned human cells against suspected psychoactive substances to support the implementation of the Psychoactive Substances Act (2016). The contract will commence on 1st April 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2031. Suppliers are invited to express interest and submit their tenders, with the document availability period ending on 21st December 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and development services and evaluation tests. Companies specialising in laboratory testing of substances, particularly those with experience in pharmacology and psychoactive substance testing, will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. The procurement method is selective, with a restricted process, and suppliers must register on the eSourcing portal to participate. By securing this contract, businesses can enhance their portfolio and leverage the prestigious association with the MOD to support future growth and credibility in the market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

In-Vitro Testing of New Psychoactive Substances (IVT-NPS)

Notice Description

Dstl have a requirement to procure a service for in-vitro testing of potentially psychoactive substances to support the implementation of the Psychoactive Substances Act (2016) hereafter referred to as the PSA. The testing involves pharmacological testing on immobilised cloned human cells against suspected psychoactive substances.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04bdd8
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037747-2024
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ministry of Defence
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
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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

Further Information

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