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715520452 - PhD Research Into Dengue in Defence

Ministry of Defence

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Ministry of Defence

Buyer Address: DMS Whittington, Lichfield, UKG24, WS14 9PY, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Ana Cotfasa

Contact Email: ana.cotfasa100@mod.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
49850.0 GBP
Published
28 Jan 2026, 15:15
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
09 Jan 2026, 00:00
Contract End
31 Aug 2028, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
80320000 - Medical education services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
Official Source
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Description

Presently, Defence holds no dengue diagnostic capability, with prevention and early detection vital as there are no known therapeutics. Through this PhD, Defence will develop clinical, epidemiological, diagnostic and therapeutic expertise in dengue and arboviruses, a present and future biological threat.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

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