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title: "Antibody Production"
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# Antibody Production

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7b5cb1a3-4ba7-4017-9c28-7b830362e1ac

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking suppliers for the "Antibody Production" tender. The tender involves the production of purified monoclonal antibodies from hybridoma cell lines, with an estimated value of £720,000. The procurement method is an open procedure above threshold, with a tender period ending on 14th June 2024 and a contract period from 1st July 2024 to 31st March 2030. The procurement is classified under research laboratory services in the goods category, with the primary location being Porton Down, Salisbury, SP4 0JQ, United Kingdom.

This tender from the Ministry of Defence presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research laboratory services to engage in a long-term contract for antibody production. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this opportunity. Businesses interested in supplying purified monoclonal antibodies derived from hybridoma cell lines are encouraged to participate in this open tender process, providing a chance for growth and collaboration with a government entity.

## Notice

The Authority requires the production of batches of purified monoclonal antibody (mAb) derived from hybridoma cell lines. The Authority will supply the contractor with cell lines as Government Furnished Assets (GFA) with the requirement that they are cultured and monoclonal antibodies purified from growth media. Requests will be for approximately 20 batches per year of 20 mg and approximately 10 batches of 100 mg of purified IgG over a 6 year period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc4bcc3e-2042-4af6-95e2-88f2a1b5e3b5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £720,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 10 May 2024 at 09:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc4bcc3e-2042-4af6-95e2-88f2a1b5e3b5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc4bcc3e-2042-4af6-95e2-88f2a1b5e3b5
  10th May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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