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title: "25505 - Gates Foundation Project"
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# 25505 - Gates Foundation Project

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-58d8ce9c-90e0-4d7a-be3f-f99e6574b02a

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is currently involved in the procurement of the "25505 - Gates Foundation Project," which focuses on developing a modern tuberculin skin test. This contract falls within the research laboratory services industry category, with a total value of £198,221. The procurement method employed is a direct approach, specifically a single tender action, as this contract is below the threshold. The tender period has closed as of 1st August 2019, while the contract period is set to commence from 1st September 2019 and conclude on 31st July 2020. The project is based in London, England.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses engaged in healthcare research services, particularly those specialising in laboratory services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, given its focus on innovative solutions in the health sector, enhancing their visibility and reputation in a crucial area of public health.

## Notice

The scope of this project is to develop a tuberculin skin test that applies state-of-the-art 21st century technology Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. "

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e81af30-18e3-4d21-824b-6cff35d40203 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £198,221 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £198,221 |
| 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 | THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2019 at 11:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e81af30-18e3-4d21-824b-6cff35d40203

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e81af30-18e3-4d21-824b-6cff35d40203
  19th December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/421cd371-1f0e-48cc-aef4-60b724c9055f
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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