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Technical Transfer of DST-F to CMO

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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01 Jul 2026 at 16:37

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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11 Jun 2026 at 10:42

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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11 Jun 2026 at 10:33

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency, located in London, has awarded a contract for "Technical Transfer of DST-F to CMO" to LIONEX GmbH. This initiative falls under the services category with a focus on technical assistance within the region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was a direct award, justified by the supplier's exclusive intellectual property rights and the absence of viable alternatives. The contract, which commenced on 24th June 2026, is valued at €172,494 and is set to continue until December 2027, potentially extending to December 2028 based on performance metrics. This procurement is in the award stage, and it aims to facilitate the technology transfer necessary for the DST-F production process to move towards marketing authorisation and commercial-scale manufacture.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specializing in technology transfers and technical assistance services, to engage in high-impact, innovative work. Small and medium enterprises, especially those with expertise in scientific and technical research, are well-positioned to compete in this domain. Given the specific intellectual property and technical requirements, firms already possessing advanced capabilities in technology transfer and intellectual property management, such as LIONEX GmbH, have an advantageous edge. Additionally, involvement in such strategic government projects can drive growth through increased visibility and credibility within the public sector marketplace.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Technical Transfer of DST-F to CMO

Notice Description

This Contract is for Technology Transfer Services for DST-F manufacture from the Supplier's pilot scale facility to the appointed Contract Manufacturing Organisation (CMO). The Supplier currently manufactures the research-grade product. As the programme progresses towards Marketing Authorisation (MA) and commercial-scale manufacture, the DST-F production process must be Technically Transferred from The Suppliers pilot-scale facility to an appointed GMP-certified CMO. The CMO has been appointed by means of a competitive flexible tender process, which is a separate requirement and contract to this Contract. Technology Transfer is the collaborative process of moving scientific findings, intellectual property, and technical knowledge from creators to the CMO to develop commercial manufacturing. The process involves transferring data, designs, software, inventions, and expertise between organisations. The Technology Transfer Services are necessary to: - Support knowledge transfer - Support documentation provision - Provide expert technical advice to enable the CMO to commence GMP manufacture - Support MA submission activities.

Procurement Information

Direct Award for the technical transfer from the pilot scale Supplier Lionex to the appointed Contract Manufacturing Organisation (CMO) under both Schedule 5, Condition 5 (a) and (b) and Condition 6 (a) and (b) of The Procurement Act 2023. 5 The following conditions are met in relation to the public contract-- (a) due to a particular supplier having intellectual property rights or other exclusive rights, only that supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and (b)there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. 6 The following conditions are met in relation to the public contract-- (a)due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and (b)there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. The explanations as to why the justification applies are as follows: The Supplier has Intellectual Property Rights - Condition 5(a) APHA has an exclusive licence with Lionex for the current technology (IPR) for Diva Skin Test - Fusion (DST-F) production. Absence of competition for technical reasons: Lionex have developed the DST-F in partnership with APHA as the designated Pilot Scale provider. As a result, they hold the specialist knowledge, proprietary processes, and technical understanding required for its production and further development. No other supplier has been involved in the creation or pilot-scale manufacture of DST-F, and therefore no alternative provider has the capability or access to the necessary proprietary information to undertake the Technical Transfer to the CMO. For these reasons, Lionex are the only supplier in the market able to carry out the required work, demonstrating a clear absence of competition for technical reasons. No reasonable alternatives: For the reasons outlined above, there are no reasonable alternatives in the market capable of delivering the Technical Transfer. No other supplier can complete the transfer to the newly appointed CMO, as they do not have the necessary knowledge, IPR or involvement in the development of DST-F. Any alternative supplier would be required to redevelop a skin-testing agent in collaboration with APHA, which would involve substantial time, resource investment, and a retendering of the CMO contract. This work cannot be delivered in-house, as it requires specialist expertise that APHA does not have the capacity to provide. Pre market engagement has not been carried out for this Technical Transfer requirement, as there is no other supplier in the market place who can deliver this service given the nature of the required services, however a UK05 & UK06 have been published, and the eight (8) day standstill period has been observed, to inform the market of this direct award without competition.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b284
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061946-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71356200 - Technical assistance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£143,745 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£143,745 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2026 - 24 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

LIONEX GmbH

Further Information

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