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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-b5fd17-680470b0-ed88-4530-be8c-5b02cf85a25c

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## Summary

The Innovative TB Diagnostics Research Project, led by the Defra Network eTendering Portal based in London, aims to enhance tuberculosis diagnostics through innovative research, with funding of £100,000. This project is classified under research services (CPV code: 73110000) and has completed its procurement stages. The contract period runs from April 1, 2021, to April 30, 2022. This procurement followed an open procedure, allowing for a broad range of bidders to participate.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their portfolio in the research services sector. Businesses specialising in innovative diagnostic tools and medical research solutions would find this project particularly relevant, especially those with experience in developing new technologies for public health challenges like bovine tuberculosis (bTB). Through this initiative, eligible businesses can foster partnerships and enhance their visibility within the government procurement space.

## 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/8897daa7-5da2-4aa5-901f-37a34b410daa |
| 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 | 5 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 30 Apr 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 EDINBURGH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2021 at 16:01 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8897daa7-5da2-4aa5-901f-37a34b410daa
- 15 Sep 2021 at 14:16 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8897daa7-5da2-4aa5-901f-37a34b410daa
- 15 Sep 2021 at 14:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8897daa7-5da2-4aa5-901f-37a34b410daa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8897daa7-5da2-4aa5-901f-37a34b410daa
  5th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a2371b05-2ae4-4b1e-a73e-e733cf3bb837
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6f8dfdfd-6e35-4f94-8e16-debd3420983f
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