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title: "GB-Salisbury: UKRI-1581 Centre for Macaques NHP Health Screening"
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# GB-Salisbury: UKRI-1581 Centre for Macaques NHP Health Screening

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-41d415cd-7366-4b36-8495-428adeade309

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by UK Research & Innovation, focusing on the service titled "UKRI-1581 Centre for Macaques NHP Health Screening." This initiative falls under the research services industry category, specifically for pathology services. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period set to conclude on 28th September 2021. The contract is expected to start on 1st November 2021 and will last until 31st October 2023. The estimated value of the contract ranges from £50,000 to £100,000, and the services are required at locations including the United Kingdom and other specified regions worldwide.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) equipped to offer health screening services for non-human primates. The service includes conducting annual health screens and processing biological samples at the MRC Centre for Macaques. Businesses that specialise in research services and pathology—especially those with capabilities in sample processing and pathogen testing—would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

UKRI requires NHP health screening services (and associated consumables) for the MRC Centre for Macaques (CFM), including annual heatlh screens and ad hoc health screens. The services include the processing and pathogen testing of biological samples taken from Rhesus macaques at the CFM, as well as the reporting of all test results. The services also include the supply of consumables for the samples taken for all of the screens, and the transportation of the samples for the annual health screens. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bf258df-d7c8-442e-a84e-70c8502dfce0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2021 at 15:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bf258df-d7c8-442e-a84e-70c8502dfce0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bf258df-d7c8-442e-a84e-70c8502dfce0
  31st August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Salisbury:-UKRI-1581-Centre-for-Macaques-NHP-Health-Screening/6Q6396295U
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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