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title: "Commercial Services Relating to Recombinant Antibody Discovery and Antigen Generation"
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# Commercial Services Relating to Recombinant Antibody Discovery and Antigen Generation

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c1e6c446-df85-44f3-86f6-16a44fd944b4

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), involved the tender titled "Commercial Services Relating to Recombinant Antibody Discovery and Antigen Generation." This tender falls within the research laboratory services category and pertains to activities located at Porton Down, Salisbury, England. The procurement was conducted as a direct method through a single tender action valued at £130,400 GBP, with a contract period running from 18th November 2021 to 31st March 2022. The tender period concluded on 11th November 2021, and the award was officially published on 15th December 2021.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses in the biotechnology and life sciences sectors, particularly those with expertise in antibody discovery and recombinant technologies. Companies well-suited to compete would include established firms with capabilities in laboratory services and antigen generation, as well as innovative start-ups aiming to expand their service offerings. The engagement with Dstl indicates a need for partnerships that can enhance their capabilities, offering a pathway for business growth through collaboration in cutting-edge scientific research.

## Notice

Dstl has a requirement to access commercially available services related to antibody display library generation and antigen generation. The Authority (Dstl) operates a mature programme of hybridoma-based antibody discovery and characterisation and is rapidly maturing a recombinant antibody-based approach to replace or augment the current approach. There are a number of drivers in place that promote delivering many of the aspects of this programme within Industry whilst retaining safety and security limited steps, as well as activities that maintain intelligent customer status, within Dstl.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4c5f23f-5c74-456b-8b2f-cf34c83f7836 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 15 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 18 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £130,700 |
| 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 | MOLOGIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2021 at 11:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4c5f23f-5c74-456b-8b2f-cf34c83f7836

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4c5f23f-5c74-456b-8b2f-cf34c83f7836
  15th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cf67d180-ec67-41fa-ace7-5ed136b41e15
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cb62c06a-4c47-4d75-a18e-4e20b4b00bdc
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6772cf04-012e-4731-8a29-ba842c2d5562
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ede316f2-2304-4779-aca0-71e6e86c7372

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