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title: "PhD in Characterization and use of Bacillus anthracis bacteriophage"
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# PhD in Characterization and use of Bacillus anthracis bacteriophage

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a748

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, a central government public authority, has completed a direct procurement process titled "PhD in Characterization and use of Bacillus anthracis bacteriophage." This tender falls under the category of services, specifically education and training. The contract, awarded to Cardiff University, commenced on the 1st of October 2025 and is set to conclude on the 31st of October 2028. The project will be executed across several UK regions, including London, the South East, and the North East, among others, ensuring widespread academic and research collaboration. The procurement method was below threshold, conducted without competition as it was direct, focusing on a specialised service.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large educational institutions and research organisations specialising in scientific research and advanced training. Businesses capable of offering education and training services, particularly those with expertise in microbiology, could see potential for expansion and collaboration with government bodies. With its focus on harnessing bacteriophages, this tender highlights the need for cutting-edge research capabilities, thus favouring businesses that can provide unique, high-level expertise and innovative solutions in the field of biotechnology and applied sciences.

## Notice

PhD in Characterization and use of Bacillus anthracis bacteriophage for X1 Dstl Individual.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061893-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £14,940 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | CARDIFF UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2025 at 15:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061893-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061893-2025
  2nd October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cardiff.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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