In vitro skin penetration studies (LSRS026)

In vitro skin penetration studies to identify optimal decontamination parameters for chemical simulants and toxic powders The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) wishes to inform the market of a potential future procurement to source a suitably qualified supplier deliver a series of two linked in vitro experiments, using a skin diffusion cell system: The presently anticipated route to the market will be under the auspices of a Regulation 14 (Research) exemption of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) however the Authority wishes to proceed with a fair and transparent competition Therefore, Requests for Proposal (RFP) will be issued to all those Expressing an Interest (EOI) as a result of this market engagement; and any bids received will be evaluated in accordance with Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) principles using the project specific evaluation criteria detailed in the RFP.