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title: "4 Year PhD Studentship"
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# 4 Year PhD Studentship

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0cb6a7ff-80f7-439c-b37c-7df275b42fdb

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, located in Salisbury, has completed the procurement process for a four-year PhD studentship titled "Targeting bacterial membrane proteins for new antimicrobial strategies". The contract, valued at £28,000, followed a direct procurement method through a single tender action, which is often employed for procurement below the threshold amount. The award was made on 27 April 2022, with the contract period set to commence on 1 October 2022 and extend until 30 September 2026. This procurement is categorised under Research and Development services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for educational and research institutions focused on antimicrobial research and development, particularly those with capabilities in biotech or related scientific fields. Businesses that specialise in hiring PhD candidates, academic consultancy, or that provide research services in microbiology would be particularly well-suited to engage in this space. The transparent awarding of this contract underlines the potential for collaborations in innovative research that can address critical health issues, paving the way for future growth within the industry.

## Notice

4 Year PhD Studentship titled: Targeting bacterial membrane proteins for new antimicrobial strategies. Contract awarded and published for transparency purposes only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbfdd7f1-9ad5-4a45-8efe-aff8de875aa2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,000 |
| 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 | DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 May 2022 at 12:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbfdd7f1-9ad5-4a45-8efe-aff8de875aa2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbfdd7f1-9ad5-4a45-8efe-aff8de875aa2
  23rd May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/92a6de22-4374-44fc-b4d5-32a4fc7e8a94
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/07ba90a8-d4a0-467e-a077-bc1783011529
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c7d68276-c4bc-4625-a002-5d012d2e39fa

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