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title: "COLLABORATE: Providing rapid solutions to CBR problems"
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# COLLABORATE: Providing rapid solutions to CBR problems

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3cc099f6-8f49-442d-afd9-9303c833a239

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking rapid solutions to chemical, biological, and radiological (CBR) problems through the COLLABORATE project. This procurement opportunity falls under the services category and involves a flexible, hybrid contract worth GBP 3,200,000. The tender period closes on 8th November 2023, with the contract expected to run from December 2023 to December 2027. The buying organisation, Ministry of Defence, is based in Salisbury, United Kingdom.

This tender from the Ministry of Defence offers opportunities for businesses with expertise in diagnostic systems, research laboratory services, and design and execution of research and development. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in this open procurement process. Businesses suited to compete in this tender should focus on providing innovative solutions to CBR problems and have the capacity to adapt to evolving tasks over the contract period.

## Notice

The requirement is to understand, prevent, protect and recover from materials of defence concern, including chemical, biological and radiological (CBR) agents. The COLLABORATE project sits within the Emerging Technology Hub and aims to work in partnership with the supplier to access rapid solutions to CBR problems. Dstl wish to establish a flexible, hybrid contract: Year 1 (T0+12 months) will consist of defined tasks and additional tasks will be added to Years 2, 3 and 4 via a call off contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc8e2e93-04df-420e-b9a4-dc30945aea07 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Dec 2023 - 8 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 33124110 - Diagnostic systems
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2023 at 13:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc8e2e93-04df-420e-b9a4-dc30945aea07

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc8e2e93-04df-420e-b9a4-dc30945aea07
  4th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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