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30 Jul 2026 at 08:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Invoice Number 15160469R124455 ACC immune characterisation and biomarker discovery" was conducted by The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, located on Wilmslow Road, Manchester, UK. This project falls under the services category, specifically in research and development services and related consultancy services, with a focus on immune characterisation and biomarker discovery. The direct procurement method was used, notably as a below-threshold process without competition. This contract has been awarded to The University of Manchester and has an active status from 23rd June 2026 to 22nd June 2027. The contractual value is set at £29,385.68, with the gross amount reaching £35,262.82.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses in the research and development sector, particularly those specialising in consultancy services for immune characterisation and biomarker discovery. Although it was awarded through a direct procurement method without competition, similar tenders in this niche field often require specialised expertise, making it an excellent opportunity for other academic or large research-oriented institutions to engage in future contracts with healthcare trust organisations like The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.

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Notice Title

Invoice Number 15160469R124455 ACC immune characterisation and biomarker discov

Notice Description

Invoice Number 15160469R124455 ACC immune characterisation and biomarker discovery

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d735
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072018-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£29,385 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2026 - 22 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CHRISTIE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M20 4BX
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Withington
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Withington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

Further Information

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