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title: "GB-Middlesbrough: ERDF - Laboratory Testing of Non Hazardous Formulation for Hydrochem Group"
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# GB-Middlesbrough: ERDF - Laboratory Testing of Non Hazardous Formulation for Hydrochem Group

Buyer: TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-67f33e84-25d5-453a-b1f1-4c2f10453284

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## Summary

The public procurement process is being conducted by Teesside University for the project titled "GB-Middlesbrough: ERDF - Laboratory Testing of Non-Hazardous Formulation for Hydrochem Group." This contract falls under the laboratory services category and is situated in Middlesbrough, North East England. The procurement stage presently is active, with the tender period ending on 7 December 2020. The authority is looking for laboratory testing to validate the effectiveness of the SteriChelle product against the COVID-19 strain. The contract is funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and will commence on 4 January 2021, concluding on 31 March 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) particularly in laboratory testing services. Businesses specialising in laboratory capabilities and those with experience in validating health-related products would be well-suited to compete. Given the urgency of testing against the COVID-19 virus, this contract could lead to critical partnerships and expansion for firms capable of delivering the required services within the specified timeline.

## Notice

NOTE: This notice was updated on 24 November 2020 for the following reason: Closing date has been extended to 14th December 2020.(This is ERDF funded. Laboratory Testing of Non- Hazardous formulation to EN14476 / 2013 + A2 / 2019 for Hydrochem. The company is looking to validate the effectiveness of SteriChelle via specialist laboratory facilities. SteriChelle has already gone through rigorous testing against the coronavirus, the company would like to put it to a UK laboratory for testing against the COVID-19 strain ASAP.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7270f65d-f485-45cc-9f50-ad2a883e0da2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 3BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 24 Nov 2020 at 19:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7270f65d-f485-45cc-9f50-ad2a883e0da2
- 20 Nov 2020 at 11:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7270f65d-f485-45cc-9f50-ad2a883e0da2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7270f65d-f485-45cc-9f50-ad2a883e0da2
  24th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Middlesbrough:-ERDF---Laboratory-Testing-of-Non-Hazardous-Formulation-for-Hydrochem-Group/3QD8RTY8Z5
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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