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title: "23963 - Synthesis of Complex Brucella Tetrasaccharide antigen"
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# 23963 - Synthesis of Complex Brucella Tetrasaccharide antigen

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8806654d-f9b4-4c0b-9b8b-d2947fe38d11

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## Summary

The procurement process is conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which is based in London, England. The contract titled "23963 - Synthesis of Complex Brucella Tetrasaccharide antigen" falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research laboratory services. This tender is at the award stage; it was originally published on 23rd February 2017, with a tender submission deadline of 9th March 2017. The awarded contract, valued at £47,850, runs from 3rd April 2017 to 3rd October 2017.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses engaged in research, laboratory, and veterinary services, particularly those capable of synthesising complex biological compounds. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they may provide innovative solutions that meet the requirements set forth by the purchasing authority. Engaging in this procurement process could help expand the capabilities and market reach of eligible businesses, especially those with expertise in biochemical research and diagnostic testing.

## Notice

APHA has been working with organic chemists at the University of Alberta on research using synthetic sugars as antigens for brucella diagnostic tests. These antigens have great advantages over the existing antigens. Small research quantities of these complex sugars have been provided by the University. Small quantities have been provided to veterinary diagnostic companies who now require larger quantities to fully evaluate. APHA now needs to get a significant amount of the tetrasaccharide antigen synthesized to allow wider evaluation by diagnostic companies, sale of the antigen and the issuing of licenses for companies to use the sugars in their tests. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. If you're already registered on the Bravo portal please check that your registration includes Defra, as you have to specify us in order to correctly receive the tender documents. If you have any problems with the registration process, please contact the Bravo helpline on 0800 368 4850 or alternatively email them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0188e71d-acb8-45f7-90ed-e5d4d1f19960 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2017 - 3 Oct 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,850 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,850 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARBOSYNTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services
- 85200000 - Veterinary services

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2017 at 11:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0188e71d-acb8-45f7-90ed-e5d4d1f19960
- 25 Apr 2017 at 09:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/befd4171-f365-47e4-a33f-d3342ec72339
- 23 Feb 2017 at 17:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/765ab02c-d228-4417-8597-1ae89e9d667b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0188e71d-acb8-45f7-90ed-e5d4d1f19960
  26th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/befd4171-f365-47e4-a33f-d3342ec72339
  25th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/765ab02c-d228-4417-8597-1ae89e9d667b
  23rd February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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