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title: "Automated Benchmarking and Red Line Knowledge Identification (Bio)"
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# Automated Benchmarking and Red Line Knowledge Identification (Bio)

Buyer: DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4bcdf725-5f00-4d2a-9482-5c8524caffd5

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## Summary

The buying organisation DESNZ based in London, United Kingdom, has successfully awarded a contract for an AI research requirement titled "Automated Benchmarking and Red Line Knowledge Identification (Bio)" in the Research and Development Services category. The contract, valued at £289,800 GBP, was awarded to Ginkgo Bioworks. The procurement method used was Other - Direct Award, with the tender period ending on January 1, 2024, and the contract period running from January 16, 2024, to March 15, 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in AI research and development services to engage in contract work with DESNZ. The contract, aimed at enhancing automated benchmarking and red line knowledge identification processes, is suitable for SMEs. Businesses with expertise in research and development, particularly in the bioinformatics field, are well-suited to compete for this contract awarded through a direct award method. The location of the contract is in London, providing a local advantage to interested bidders.

## Notice

AI Research requirement for Automated Benchmarking and Red Line Knowledge Identification (Bio)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97f62167-7b88-4b15-b9ce-9f8825d62f69 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 16 Jan 2024 - 15 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £289,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £289,800 |
| 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 | DESNZ |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GINKGO BIOWORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2024 at 10:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97f62167-7b88-4b15-b9ce-9f8825d62f69

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97f62167-7b88-4b15-b9ce-9f8825d62f69
  29th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bfe9f28b-3f42-4da8-8331-cfc70feeb2bb
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