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title: "Research Assistant"
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# Research Assistant

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6cda34c1-e16a-4bc7-9c98-fb9f94c7f719

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) is currently at the award stage for a tender titled "Research Assistant," related to research laboratory services, specifically focusing on phage therapy against Burkholderia infections. The contract, valued at £25,000, was awarded to the University of Exeter and commenced on 23rd September 2021, with a contract period extending until 31st March 2022. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, which is a call-off from an existing framework agreement, and the tender period concluded on 17th September 2021, with the award notice published on 21st October 2021.

This opportunity could foster significant business growth for organisations engaged in research laboratory services, particularly those with expertise in infectious disease treatment and innovative therapeutic approaches. Given the nature of this tender, businesses specialising in biotechnology, pharmaceutical research, and medical technology would be well-positioned to compete for similar future opportunities within the health research domain.

## Notice

Research assistant - phage as a combination therapy against Burkholderia infections.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fed5a877-bdb5-4fe3-a945-318054d5fe22 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2021 at 13:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fed5a877-bdb5-4fe3-a945-318054d5fe22

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fed5a877-bdb5-4fe3-a945-318054d5fe22
  21st October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/80b23a6a-15d3-4366-b0c4-a701b211aca4
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/58aaad82-5487-4fcd-8b5f-116e9f3c9edb
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9b7414ec-91d7-43bc-b0f2-7225bad74318

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