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title: "Evaluation of a possible dry heat sterilisation mechanism for HI-6"
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# Evaluation of a possible dry heat sterilisation mechanism for HI-6

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-847b8a27-144d-4b77-ab9f-0d14122ccdcd

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has completed the evaluation of a possible dry heat sterilisation mechanism for HI-6. The procurement process involved awarding the contract to LUCIDEON LIMITED for a value of £72,647. The contract period is from 14th July 2022 to 7th December 2022. The procurement method used was selective, and the procurement stage has now advanced to the award stage.

This public procurement contract represents an opportunity for businesses in the specialised chemical products and research and development services sectors. Businesses with expertise in providing proof of principle studies and research consultancy services may find this contract suitable for their capabilities. The contract, managed by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, which may offer long-term partnership opportunities for suitable businesses.

## Notice

This is a notice of intended award of a task under RCloud, it is not open for response A contractor is required to provide a proof of principle study evaluating possible dry heat sterilisation exposure times/temperatures which cause minimal change in the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient supplied. Dstl is developing a sterile dry powder pharmaceutical product for intravenous administration.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86da663b-efdc-48f9-9fb4-cc2d282c5915 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 19 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 13 Jul 2022 - 7 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £86,387 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,647 |
| 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 | LUCIDEON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 24950000 - Specialised chemical products
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2022 at 14:28 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86da663b-efdc-48f9-9fb4-cc2d282c5915
- 19 Aug 2022 at 14:26 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86da663b-efdc-48f9-9fb4-cc2d282c5915
- 20 Jul 2022 at 16:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86da663b-efdc-48f9-9fb4-cc2d282c5915

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86da663b-efdc-48f9-9fb4-cc2d282c5915
  19th August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7f0a2673-662f-4c4b-8310-1beb7941fe0c
  RCloud Tasking Form A
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/672d133d-e646-476e-aad6-039c9d3da9ab
  RCloud Tasking Form B
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0645c758-989f-45b3-ae61-e89eef84b0a5
  R Cloud Tasking Form C
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bc41c2d1-b429-444e-a4af-bcad6b12e0dc
  Tasking Form A - Overview of Requirement

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