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title: "Understanding UK-based Lateral Flow Immunoassay (LFI) development and manufacturing capability"
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# Understanding UK-based Lateral Flow Immunoassay (LFI) development and manufacturing capability

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0e02b69c-f266-4a02-a188-181942cbae0e

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) for the project titled "Understanding UK-based Lateral Flow Immunoassay (LFI) development and manufacturing capability". This contract falls within the research laboratory services sector and takes place in Salisbury, England. The procurement stage reached completion with the award published on 27th October 2021, following an end date for the tender period of 10th September 2021. The total value of the contract is £30,000, and it is set to run from 1st October 2021 until 31st March 2022. The procurement method employed was a targeted competition.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses operating in the research and laboratory services sector, particularly those with expertise in developing and manufacturing lateral flow immunoassays. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as the contract is suitable for them. Engaging with the DSTL can enhance partnerships and broaden exposure to future projects within the defence domain, ultimately supporting business growth and innovation in the field.

## Notice

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has a requirement to maintain, optimise and augment a stock of LFI, for the detection of threat pathogens and toxins, for use by our armed forces. We are looking to broaden UK LFI industry awareness of the MoD requirement in this area. We are also looking to better understand the maturity of UK LFI development and manufacturing capability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c21b2764-422e-4f61-a72c-bfc0a12a684b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Targeted competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | STREAMBIO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2021 at 09:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c21b2764-422e-4f61-a72c-bfc0a12a684b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c21b2764-422e-4f61-a72c-bfc0a12a684b
  27th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5cb0dd01-a453-40c8-886e-bb8cd971bb04
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7d4d57e1-a807-4454-85af-2af4154dfe54
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3dce6936-78b4-4b25-949e-38c29881953c

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