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title: "High frequency ultra-sound inactivation of spores"
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# High frequency ultra-sound inactivation of spores

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4b1cb95-9f45-447c-b730-c01c600a7696

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## Summary

The public procurement process concerns the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, which has awarded a contract titled "High frequency ultra-sound inactivation of spores." This contract, classified under research laboratory services, was finalised on 18 October 2021, and is located in Salisbury, England. The procurement method employed was a direct approach via a single tender action, which is applicable given the project’s value of £115,589.40. The contract commenced on 18 October 2021 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in innovative research and development, particularly in the fields of ultrasonic technologies and microbiological research. Companies specialising in high-frequency transducer technologies or similar advanced research laboratory services would be particularly well-positioned to engage with future tenders in this sector, leveraging their capabilities to potentially partner with organisations like the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory on upcoming projects.

## Notice

Contract already awarded. This project aims to continue investigating through-barrier inactivation of bacterial spores using ultrasonic transducers that operate at higher frequencies than previously used. This new work will exploit the destructive effects of mechanical resonance offered by these higher frequency transducers (in addition to cavitation).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3a6c744-67de-4259-af04-185c46ac148f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 17 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £115,589 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £115,589 |
| 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 | TDA RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2021 at 09:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3a6c744-67de-4259-af04-185c46ac148f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3a6c744-67de-4259-af04-185c46ac148f
  27th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/157fe1ac-064e-444f-8261-3666d9a737ad
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/514f0392-5395-4d81-96f9-4c9a3a0e123e
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f2b90356-a50a-4f82-8cde-de01e398fa95
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6f5c5c9e-0cae-4700-8eff-6986d8bdbcf7

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