--- title: "3 Year PhD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-29fd1a99-f505-4570-975e-f5299963a784" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-29fd1a99-f505-4570-975e-f5299963a784" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-29fd1a99-f505-4570-975e-f5299963a784.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-29fd1a99-f505-4570-975e-f5299963a784.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY" published: "2022-02-04" --- # 3 Year PhD Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-29fd1a99-f505-4570-975e-f5299963a784 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-29fd1a99-f505-4570-975e-f5299963a784) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-29fd1a99-f505-4570-975e-f5299963a784.json) ## Summary The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory is conducting a public procurement process for a three-year PhD contract titled "Enhancing Therapies using Vesicles for Drug Targeting." This procurement falls under the industry category of research and development services with a total value of £45,000. The contract period commenced on 1st October 2021 and will run until 30th September 2024. The procurement method employed was a direct single tender action, which was completed on 30th September 2021. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in healthcare research, particularly those focusing on drug delivery systems or therapy enhancement. Businesses with capabilities in academic collaboration and those familiar with research funding might benefit the most. With a solid understanding of the needs outlined by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, organisations can position themselves competitively to support innovative projects in the pharmaceutical and biomedical sectors. ## Notice 3 Year PhD titled: Enhancing Therapies using Vesicles for Drug Targeting. Contract awarded via RCloud version 4 and published for transparency purposes only. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbc68931-70ab-489d-ae6f-bd2a5ac26275 | | 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 | 4 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Dec 2021 | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £45,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £45,000 | | 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 STRATHCLYDE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 4 Feb 2022 at 08:48 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbc68931-70ab-489d-ae6f-bd2a5ac26275 - 19 Jan 2022 at 10:23 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbc68931-70ab-489d-ae6f-bd2a5ac26275 - 19 Jan 2022 at 10:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbc68931-70ab-489d-ae6f-bd2a5ac26275 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbc68931-70ab-489d-ae6f-bd2a5ac26275 4th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0bf5ec69-46b8-4e94-8197-40ccc0537fd9 RCloud Tasking Form (Part A) Redacted - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2227753c-cadf-4997-81ed-97b5e388b2f9 Updated RCloud Tasking Form (Part B) Redacted - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cff1bc3c-d21a-4b88-9b4d-b28edc9bb564 RCloud Tasking Form (Part C) Redacted - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/43c4cdc8-543a-4520-9202-4da065c2cefd Timescales - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bed44027-c32d-46c2-a3ed-73726ea84fb1 Redacted RCloud Tasking Form (Part A) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/807117b2-a959-47b0-a84c-9f1f74b492af Redacted RCloud Tasking Form (Part B) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ccf22899-5d85-44c2-821f-6f8d4638c2c4 Redacted RCloud Tasking form (Part C) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4b628a7f-f8f7-45bc-90b2-2b2b67b33f2a Procurement Timescales ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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