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title: "Contract for Supply of Custom 179k Peptide Array, 18 samples on a custom 179k peptide array and Analysis of the 18 samples"
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# Contract for Supply of Custom 179k Peptide Array, 18 samples on a custom 179k peptide array and Analysis of the 18 samples

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5271bd25-c7f8-4210-821b-47a001ccd6d2

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which is seeking suppliers for the "Contract for Supply of Custom 179k Peptide Array, 18 samples on a custom 179k peptide array and Analysis of the 18 samples." This contract, valued at £21,525, falls under the research laboratory services category. The procurement method used was limited, allowing for the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice. The contract initiation occurred on 31 March 2017, and the contract period will run until 30 June 2017.

This tender offers valuable opportunities for businesses engaged in laboratory services, particularly those with expertise in biomarker identification and analysis. Companies that specialise in diagnostic tests and vaccine development would find themselves well-suited to compete in this procurement. Given the focus on streamlining vaccine delivery and reducing the need for extensive infection experiments, businesses that can propose innovative and effective solutions are likely to be competitive contenders in this contract opportunity.

## Notice

APHA require the services listed below to contribute towards identification of biomarkers correlating with infection and vaccine efficacy.Such biomarkers, in this case serum antibody responses could be useful as novel and simpler diagnostic tests (if the markers correlate with disease status), or, when used in a vaccine development programme (if they are correlates of vaccine efficacy) to accelerate vaccine delivery by reducing the need for lengthy and expensive infection experiments.. APHA require the services to contribute towards identification of biomarkers correlating with infection and vaccine efficacy. Such biomarkers, in this case serum antibody responses could be useful as novel and simpler diagnostic tests (if the markers correlate with disease status), or, when used in a vaccine development programme (if they are correlates of vaccine efficacy) to accelerate vaccine delivery by reducing the need for lengthy and expensive infection experiments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddf4abac-7247-4b91-aee1-8bddb9268cc8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2017 - 30 Jun 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,525 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,525 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NXT-DX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2017 at 14:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddf4abac-7247-4b91-aee1-8bddb9268cc8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddf4abac-7247-4b91-aee1-8bddb9268cc8
  26th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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