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Specialized Technical Research Support

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Response Deadline02/09/2027, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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General Info

Agency

UK Research and Innovation → Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)

NAICS

541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 189488.

The full solicitation package (9 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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2026 to 2027 strategic Longer and Larger (sLoLa): full stage

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Timeline

PostedNov 3

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Response DeadlineFeb 9

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02/09/2027, 04:00:00 PM UTCin 3 months

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AgencyUK Research and Innovation → Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)

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Organization / AgencyUK Research and Innovation → Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)

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Provides technical expertise and operational support for prime contractors on BBSRC bioscience projects. Performs technician and professional enabling staff roles, including sample preparation, equipment maintenance, and data collection. Utilizes Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and specialized assay kits. Requires technical certifications in laboratory management. Delivers maintained lab operations and processed samples.

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