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title: "In vitro skin penetration studies (LSRS026)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0111a596-6f36-4d49-9cfc-d80ec13daff4"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY"
published: "2022-11-09"
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# In vitro skin penetration studies (LSRS026)

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0111a596-6f36-4d49-9cfc-d80ec13daff4

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency is planning a procurement process titled "In vitro skin penetration studies (LSRS026)" in the Research and development services industry category. The procurement is at the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for November 14, 2022. The UK Health Security Agency, located in London with postcode SW1P 3JR, will be the buying organisation. The procurement method involves a Regulation 14 (Research) exemption under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, with Requests for Proposal (RFP) to be issued to interested parties.

This tender for in vitro skin penetration studies presents an opportunity for businesses in the research and development services sector, especially those experienced in conducting experiments using skin diffusion cell systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete due to the procurement's stated suitability for SMEs. The total value of the tender is £252,250 in GBP, making it potentially lucrative for qualified suppliers. Interested businesses should watch for the release of the Requests for Proposal (RFP) to participate in this competitive yet transparent procurement process.

## Notice

In vitro skin penetration studies to identify optimal decontamination parameters for chemical simulants and toxic powders The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) wishes to inform the market of a potential future procurement to source a suitably qualified supplier deliver a series of two linked in vitro experiments, using a skin diffusion cell system: The presently anticipated route to the market will be under the auspices of a Regulation 14 (Research) exemption of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) however the Authority wishes to proceed with a fair and transparent competition Therefore, Requests for Proposal (RFP) will be issued to all those Expressing an Interest (EOI) as a result of this market engagement; and any bids received will be evaluated in accordance with Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) principles using the project specific evaluation criteria detailed in the RFP.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17137210-4889-4fbc-ac49-767e5235da91 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Nov 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £252,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Nov 2022 at 15:42 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17137210-4889-4fbc-ac49-767e5235da91

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17137210-4889-4fbc-ac49-767e5235da91
  9th November 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/09fb5d9f-4f58-42a4-ba30-d43bfd127779
  PIN info & draft tender docs for In Vitro (Pipeline Ref LSRS026)

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