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title: "R&D/018/P019 - Development of formulations and stability testing"
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# R&D/018/P019 - Development of formulations and stability testing

Buyer: SPARKFUND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-69747c9d-e2b7-449c-82ff-a2a0989c8320

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## Summary

The SparkFund is seeking qualified suppliers for the tender titled "R&D/018/P019 - Development of formulations and stability testing," which falls under the industry category of Research laboratory services. The procurement process is currently active and is at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 28th March 2018. The services are aimed at supporting the procurement activities located in Yorkshire and the Humber, with the contract anticipated to commence on 11th April 2018 and lasting until 31st May 2018. This open procedure is below the threshold, allowing various suppliers to participate in this competitive process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in research, laboratory, and consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to compete, given the nature of the requirements. Companies with expertise in formulation and stability testing will find this opportunity particularly relevant, enabling them to expand their portfolio and establish partnerships with the SparkFund.

## Notice

A SparkFund Business would like to commission the services of a suitable qualified and experienced supplier for the development of formulation and stability testing. For more details please visit www.spark-fund.co.uk/business-opportunities

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3d37c65-69ce-4ded-8a63-60ed214266b6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Apr 2018 - 31 May 2018 |
| 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 | SPARKFUND |
| Locality | HULL |
| Post town | Hull |
| Postcode | HU6 7RX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Local authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2018 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3d37c65-69ce-4ded-8a63-60ed214266b6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3d37c65-69ce-4ded-8a63-60ed214266b6
  14th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR152812
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.spark-fund.co.uk

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