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title: "ACC2033690 - Can altering the microbiome prevent Travellers' diarrhoea in military personnel on deployment"
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# ACC2033690 - Can altering the microbiome prevent Travellers' diarrhoea in military personnel on deployment

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a418597-2f9a-495d-abad-5e1af72b0e63

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a contract for research and development services related to altering the microbiome to prevent Travellers' diarrhoea in military personnel. The contract, with a value of £75,000 GBP, was awarded to BioCorteX Ltd. The procurement process was completed under an open procedure below threshold, with a tender period ending on 22nd June 2022 and a contract period from 30th September 2022 to 31st March 2023.

This contract offers opportunities for businesses in the research and development services industry category, especially those focusing on healthcare solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the United Kingdom can benefit from participating in similar open procurement procedures for research projects. Companies with expertise in microbiome research and development consultancy services may find this type of tender well-suited for expanding their business and establishing valuable partnerships with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory.

## Notice

DASA Contract - Published for transparency purposes only

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ad4d3cd-5017-4cd7-8bf1-b6142243be30 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| 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 | BIOCORTEX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2022 at 11:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ad4d3cd-5017-4cd7-8bf1-b6142243be30

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ad4d3cd-5017-4cd7-8bf1-b6142243be30
  13th December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f3bd0d7e-0766-456c-bcba-56aba1c710e9
  Contract purchase Agreement generated via CHESS using the ISC terms and conditions.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/efd0b7cb-8649-44ed-b0be-4e886a0a2238
  Contract purchase order generated via CHESS

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