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title: "Innovative TB Diagnostics Research Project"
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# Innovative TB Diagnostics Research Project

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-021e5f32-d961-4c1a-a868-1f614135f69b

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the "Innovative TB Diagnostics Research Project," managed by the Defra Network eTendering Portal in London, United Kingdom. This open procurement, classified under research services (CPV code 73110000), had a tender period that concluded on 30 September 2020. The contract, valued at £99,000, is active from 1 February 2021 to 31 January 2022, focusing on stimulating innovative research in diagnostics for bovine tuberculosis (bTB).

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in research services, particularly those specialising in the development of diagnostic tools. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete, given their capability to deliver innovative solutions in this sector. The emphasis on proof of concept projects may attract firms that can demonstrate unique approaches to TB diagnostics.

## Notice

The aim of this scheme is to use Defra budget to stimulate innovative TB diagnostics research projects with a focus on proof of concept aimed at the development of new diagnostic tools for bTB.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82348195-eef8-41da-8c2e-c051b884de2c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAC COMMERCIAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2021 at 14:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82348195-eef8-41da-8c2e-c051b884de2c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82348195-eef8-41da-8c2e-c051b884de2c
  15th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c5168f14-ba2e-421e-a3d0-03a509414d21
  n/a

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