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title: "Innovative TB Diagnostics Research Project"
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# Innovative TB Diagnostics Research Project

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-608fcfe4-12d7-4aa3-9666-a7ad6c5c2f98

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Innovative TB Diagnostics Research Project" was managed by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on research services within the health industry in London, UK. The contract, valued at £100,000, was published on 15th September 2021, with the tender period concluding on 30th September 2020. This open procedure procurement type has successfully completed its contract period, which lasted from 2nd February 2021 to 31st March 2022.

This project provides a promising opportunity for businesses in the research sector, particularly those specialising in innovative diagnostic tools for tuberculosis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the focus on proof of concept initiatives presents an ideal avenue for those looking to expand their capabilities and contribute to advancements in public health diagnostics.

## Notice

The aim of this scheme is to use Defra budget to stimulate innovative TB diagnostics research projects with a focus on proof of concept aimed at the development of new diagnostic tools for bTB.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba799550-14c2-481d-8010-208b24d029f1 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2021 at 14:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba799550-14c2-481d-8010-208b24d029f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba799550-14c2-481d-8010-208b24d029f1
  15th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4fea8954-9422-4c14-8916-779ea4c63635
  n/a

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