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title: "GB-Harwell: UKRI-4277 Assaying Pan-Antiviral Research"
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# GB-Harwell: UKRI-4277 Assaying Pan-Antiviral Research

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-94906880-8314-49c9-8d68-f59d4638729d

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has completed a procurement process for the project titled "GB-Harwell: UKRI-4277 Assaying Pan-Antiviral Research". This tender involved research services in viral assay screening and evaluation of antiviral properties, classified under CPV codes 73110000, 73111000, and 73100000. The contract has been awarded to Sygnature Discoveries Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Nottingham. The project will be conducted in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender process was completed with an award date of 21 August 2024, and the contract period spans from 1 October 2024 to 31 January 2025, with a total contract value of £86,500 GBP.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research, particularly those with expertise in antiviral properties and laboratory services. Large-scale research and laboratory firms would find great benefit from competing in such contracts, as they provide the chance to collaborate with a leading national research body, UKRI, and to contribute to significant scientific advancements. Engaging in this procurement could lead to increased visibility, potential future contracts, and the solidification of industry reputation within the research community.

## Notice

To conduct viral assay research to run a screening cascade and evaluate the antiviral properties of various agents. Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83a5d162-6bbe-4330-bf70-a139f8d6d57a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £86,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £86,500 |
| 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 | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SYGNATURE DISCOVERIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2024 at 08:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83a5d162-6bbe-4330-bf70-a139f8d6d57a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83a5d162-6bbe-4330-bf70-a139f8d6d57a
  22nd August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=884457722
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Provenance

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