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title: "Innovative TB Diagnostics Research Project"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1a4b16cc-1ee9-4ac4-9ada-6ec89566224e"
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# Innovative TB Diagnostics Research Project

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a4b16cc-1ee9-4ac4-9ada-6ec89566224e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Innovative TB Diagnostics Research Project" was conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in London, United Kingdom. This initiative aimed to stimulate innovative research in tuberculosis diagnostics, with a total budget of £100,000. The procurement followed an open procedure and focused on research services classified under CPV code 73110000. Key dates include the contract period, which commenced on 19th October 2020 and concluded on 18th October 2021, while the tender period officially ended on 30th September 2020.

This contracting opportunity could foster significant business growth for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in research services, particularly in health-related diagnostics. Companies with expertise in developing innovative diagnostic tools for livestock diseases, such as bTB, would find this process particularly relevant. The project's focus presents various avenues for collaboration and innovation, appealing to firms eager to contribute to advancements in public health and agricultural biosecurity.

## 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/dd5904df-273a-445a-959d-26c8ce834335 |
| 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 | 5 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 18 Oct 2020 - 18 Oct 2021 |
| 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 | TIKA DIAGNOSICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2021 at 16:02 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd5904df-273a-445a-959d-26c8ce834335
- 15 Sep 2021 at 14:15 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd5904df-273a-445a-959d-26c8ce834335
- 15 Sep 2021 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd5904df-273a-445a-959d-26c8ce834335

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd5904df-273a-445a-959d-26c8ce834335
  5th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4335c8b6-9b97-459c-a2cb-dd698481f419
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/684a32e8-3a3e-46ce-823f-2ef9d292df1e
  n/a

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