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title: "Research on DNA Screening and AI"
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# Research on DNA Screening and AI

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d191562b-5956-4b8b-8546-a1f55ace6be5

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the contract titled "Research on DNA Screening and AI" was conducted by DSIT, with the University Of Birmingham as the supplier. The procurement falls under the services category with a total contract value of £16,557. The contract period started on 15th January 2024 and ended on 4th March 2024. The procurement method used was a direct award, targeting SMEs for participation. The project was based in London, United Kingdom.

This tender for research services on DNA Screening and AI provides an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage in innovative projects with a focus on biological design tools. Businesses involved in research and development services and related consultancy services can find this tender suitable for bidding. The direct award method offers a streamlined process for participating SMEs, encouraging collaboration and growth in the biological sciences industry. The project aims to leverage AI technologies for DNA screening evasion methods, fostering innovation and partnership within the sector.

## Notice

Research on evaluating AI-enabled Biological Design Tools as DNA Screening Evasion Methods This notice has been amended to reflect a contract variation of Time & Value. The new value is PS23,652.87, and new end date is 28/03/24.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e18108e-11a6-4ac3-8435-7a002a927e4a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2024 - 28 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,652 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,557 |
| 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 | DSIT |
| Additional buyers | DESNZ |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2024 at 10:32 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e18108e-11a6-4ac3-8435-7a002a927e4a
- 29 Jan 2024 at 10:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e18108e-11a6-4ac3-8435-7a002a927e4a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e18108e-11a6-4ac3-8435-7a002a927e4a
  18th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/27e6e88c-d141-4b5d-a508-a64954ae22f9
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