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title: "Determining concentrations of substances which influence development of AMR"
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# Determining concentrations of substances which influence development of AMR

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-55dd18f9-b6fc-4b01-a9d0-d1f4d4e3d77d

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## Summary

The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs has awarded a contract for the project titled "Determining concentrations of substances influencing development of AMR" to the University of Exeter. The project falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services. The procurement method used was an open procedure with a value of £50,000. The contract period runs from 15th August 2022 to 24th March 2023, with the tender period ending on 3rd August 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the services sector, especially those specializing in research and development consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs seeks expertise in estimating MSC and PNEC values for selection for resistance, providing avenues for innovative solutions to address antimicrobial resistance challenges.

## Notice

This project will review the current science around estimating MSC and PNEC values for selection for resistance and make recommendations on suitable approaches. In addition it will consider the key principles around estimated versus experimentally derived MSC/PNEC (for resistance) values to provide a clear understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of each to help inform decisions around using such values. Additional information: To apply please respond to the attached Invitation to Quote. Email your response and/or questions to Gill.Mountford@environment-agency.gov.uk. Tenders to be received no later than 17:00 on 3rd August 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1e09caa-ce84-487b-9c6a-88419bed3360 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 14 Aug 2022 - 24 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,953 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2023 at 09:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1e09caa-ce84-487b-9c6a-88419bed3360
- 13 Jul 2022 at 12:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0aba7e53-cc74-490e-9ed0-100f4c1dcabe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1e09caa-ce84-487b-9c6a-88419bed3360
  22nd February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0aba7e53-cc74-490e-9ed0-100f4c1dcabe
  13th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f4de2f3a-2373-4ee6-b0e6-dd0c91b37253
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/6ca90978-3a5c-492c-9ddc-a9d13464ac4e

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