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Custom Synthesis of DNA Molecules

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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19 Jun 2025 at 12:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency has recently completed a tender process for the custom synthesis of DNA molecules, awarded to Twist Bioscience. This procurement falls under the research laboratory services category, identified by CPV code 73111000. The contract, valued at £200,000, spans from 6th June 2025 to 9th June 2027 and is set in England, United Kingdom, specifically the postal region SP4 0JG. The tender involved synthesising specific DNA molecules for diverse applications, notably in sequencing-based serology techniques such as PhIP-seq and MIPSA, contributing significantly to immunology research. The contracting authority conducted the procurement process with an 'Other' method categorisation, reaching the award stage and becoming active on 6th June 2025.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research laboratory services, particularly those with expertise in DNA synthesis and sequencing technologies. Companies catering to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should consider engaging with such contracts, as they offer a gateway to collaboration with governmental health agencies and participation in cutting-edge research. Businesses that can innovate in the field of DNA synthesis and contribute to next-generation immunological methods stand to gain significant growth from engaging with the UK Health Security Agency through such projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Custom Synthesis of DNA Molecules

Notice Description

Custom synthesis of highly specific DNA molecules based on user defined data. DNA molecules can be provided as pools, cloned sequences, or separated oligonucleotides. These libraries of DNA sequences can be used for diverse uses within UKHSA, most notably, for the design and building of sequencing-based serology techniques such as PhIP-seq and MIPSA, a next-generation method that is at the forefront of immunology research.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-43068a8b-0627-47ef-9deb-a73f00fad8ca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4204647e-99d7-40d5-be77-dddf0389d0c0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jun 2025 - 9 Jun 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TWIST BIOSCIENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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