--- title: "Abionics SA AbioSCOPE sensitivity enhancement project" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040db6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-040db6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040db6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040db6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2023-10-20" --- # Abionics SA AbioSCOPE sensitivity enhancement project Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040db6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-040db6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040db6.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to Abionic SA for the "AbioSCOPE sensitivity enhancement project." This project involves enhancing the sensitivity of a laboratory test consumable for threat detection purposes. The procurement method used was a limited approach without prior publication, with a contract value of 153,000 CHF signed on 17th October 2023. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in producing high-tech laboratory equipment and consumables for threat material detection. The contract aims to meet specific customer requirements for threat analysis, with a focus on enhancing sensitivity levels. Businesses with expertise in developing and manufacturing precision instruments for threat detection applications are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. ## Notice This project will assess five different technical options to enhance the sensitivity of the Abionic MOTS ovalbumin IVD assay. The most favourable, or a combination of favourable options, will be optimised, evaluated and manufactured prior to assessment by Dstl. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This project will assess five different technical options to enhance the sensitivity of the Abionic MOTS ovalbumin IVD assay. The most favourable, or a combination of favourable options, will be optimised, evaluated and manufactured prior to assessment by Dstl. ### Procurement Information The UK Ministry of Defence has the requirement for a high technology readiness level solution that can detect threat materials in environmental samples with high specificity and sensitivity. Dstl now intends to procure the services of Abionic SA (Switzerland) to enhance the sensitivity of the Abionic MOTS ovalbumin IVD assay. This particular assay is a laboratory test consumable, which is an equipment-specific plastic disposable device that allows the sample to be manipulated and presented to a proprietary instrument: the AbioSCOPE.. It has been designed and developed incorporating task-specific component parts (in this case MoD GFE antibodies in combination with Abionic's proprietary formulation of chemicals) that can be applied to specifically determine the presence of a substance (in this case the model protein, ovalbumin). The procurement of these assays are required to meet specific customer specifications for analysis. A single source justification is deemed necessary in this instance, under Section 34 Regulation 32(5)(b); where the assays are intended to serve as a "(b) addition to an existing installation" (in this instance, the existing AbioSCOPE). A change in supplier would oblige Dstl to acquire supplies of different technical characteristics, resulting in the sourcing of a new instrument and a separate supply of consumables, changes to service support maintenance, as well as disproportionate technical difficulties in its operability (in this instance, changes to current uncertainties reported to our customer). Most significantly, there will be the necessity to fully revalidate methods on to the new instrument, causing an unacceptable burden on resources and a delay in the delivery of high priority work for the CBR S&T programme. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031027-2023 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Oct 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £153,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | PORTSMOUTH | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO17 6AD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire | | Local authority | Winchester | | Electoral ward | Southwick and Wickham | | Westminster constituency | Fareham and Waterlooville | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ABIONIC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38911000 - Manual swab test kits ## Release History - 20 Oct 2023 at 11:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031027-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.dstl.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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