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title: "Improving understanding of intracellular pathogens at high containment."
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# Improving understanding of intracellular pathogens at high containment.

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35c4ef27-ecaf-4d5a-acca-1a5ffcf4aa56

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has completed a tender titled "Improving understanding of intracellular pathogens at high containment." This procurement falls under the industry category of Research Laboratory Services and is linked to a contract valued at £221,744. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender period concluded on 15th July 2022, and the contract is set to run from 5th September 2022 to 4th September 2025, with delivery addresses in Exeter, England.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the research and laboratory services sector. Companies with expertise in pathogen research and containment strategies are well positioned to compete for similar future tenders. Collaboration with educational institutions like the University of Exeter could further enhance the prospects for businesses seeking to expand in the public sector, particularly in high-containment research environments.

## Notice

Call-Off from DSTL Framework. Published for Transparency purposes only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4df981db-c2d0-49f1-82a7-41b6951e80be |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 4 Sep 2022 - 4 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £221,744 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £221,744 |
| 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 EXETER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2022 at 14:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4df981db-c2d0-49f1-82a7-41b6951e80be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4df981db-c2d0-49f1-82a7-41b6951e80be
  28th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5fe556bd-efdf-449b-8033-8aa9a07c59d0
  Statement of Requirements
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a83e2c32-6548-4747-be5f-e153d4f6ebd5

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