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title: "SC220003: Development of experimental approaches for determining selection concentrations for antifungals"
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# SC220003: Development of experimental approaches for determining selection concentrations for antifungals

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d6d2cf9d-fd90-40fd-a62e-047e7afa8722

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## Summary

The buying organization, Defra Network eTendering Portal, is inviting tenders for the project titled "SC220003: Development of experimental approaches for determining selection concentrations for antifungals" in the services industry category. The procurement stage is currently in the "Award" phase, with a tender value of £132,307. The contract period is set to start on September 1, 2022, and end on March 31, 2023. The deadline for the tender period is August 16, 2022, with the project located in various countries including the United Kingdom. This open procurement process provides opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs interested in research services to compete for this contract awarded to the University of Exeter.

This tender by the Defra Network eTendering Portal focuses on developing experimental approaches for determining antifungal selection concentrations. Businesses in the laboratory services sector, particularly those involved in research and experimental development services, research services, and research and development consultancy services, would find this opportunity well-suited for growth. With a contract value of £150,000, the project is currently open for tender submissions until August 16, 2022, and the contract is expected to run from August 23, 2022, to March 31, 2023. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate in this open procedure which aims to develop innovative solutions in the services industry related to antifungal medications and fungicides.

## Notice

The aim of this project is to explore the development of an experimental assay(s) to determine antifungal selective concentrations. This work will focus predominantly on the development of method(s) for the derivation of antifungal Minimum Selection Concentrations (MSCs) data for a range of antifungals used in healthcare (antifungal medication) and/ or agriculture (fungicides).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d39c96c-53cb-4092-8107-689d5f542084 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £132,307 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £132,307 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 90711200 - Environmental standards other than for construction

## Release History

- 26 Aug 2022 at 14:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d39c96c-53cb-4092-8107-689d5f542084
- 19 Jul 2022 at 09:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09127319-34a2-4f5c-9193-65b10c6c4437
- 18 Jul 2022 at 16:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c09e0f49-92b7-4007-b717-09bb3aef7862

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d39c96c-53cb-4092-8107-689d5f542084
  26th August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09127319-34a2-4f5c-9193-65b10c6c4437
  19th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c09e0f49-92b7-4007-b717-09bb3aef7862
  18th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/go/21798803018210CCDEF9
  Link to ITT
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4dad8b76-fbd0-4231-a375-630845cbf926
  n/a

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