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PS26107 - Responsible Innovation in collaboration with China's Engineering Biology Biofoundries

Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

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17 Sep 2026 at 13:45

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Summary of the contracting process

DSIT commissioned research services on responsible innovation in collaboration with China’s engineering biology biofoundries. The work concerns understanding and supporting responsible innovation in an emerging biotechnology setting, with international collaboration at its centre. It is a service procurement rather than a goods supply or construction project, classified under CPV 73110000 for research services. DSIT is the buying organisation, based in Swindon, England. Delivery covers the United Kingdom, Europe, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories and other international locations. The requirement is therefore relevant to research organisations, policy and innovation specialists, and consultancies able to work across engineering biology, biofoundry ecosystems and UK–China collaboration.

This procurement has been completed following a competitive exercise, and the contract was awarded to RAND Europe Community Interest Company. The award date was 15 September 2026. The awarded value is £133,100, compared with an estimated procurement value of £133,333.33, both in GBP. The contract runs from 4 September 2026 to 31 March 2027. The procurement used a selective method as a call-off from the Government Commercial Agency RM6126 Research and Insights Dynamic Purchasing System. The tender submission deadline was 31 July 2026 at 11:00. The opportunity was classified as a services contract and was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises. No lots are identified.

Although this contract has already been awarded, it provides a clear benchmark for suppliers targeting future DSIT research requirements. Credible competitors would need strong research and analytical capability in responsible innovation, engineering biology and biofoundry environments, together with an understanding of how these technologies are developed and governed. Experience of international research, particularly work involving China and collaboration across different institutional or regulatory settings, would be important. Suppliers should be able to turn complex technical and policy issues into practical findings for a government customer, manage engagement with specialist organisations and deliver work across multiple geographies. The route also shows that relevant SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises can be considered through a research-focused dynamic purchasing system.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS26107 - Responsible Innovation in collaboration with China's Engineering Biology Biofoundries

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive procurement exercise via Government Commercial Agency RM6126 Research and Insights DPS for the provision of DSIT Responsible Innovation in collaboration with China's Engineering Biology Biofoundries.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9d46430e-ebb3-4604-a11b-dabad0eaaa7a
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b80cedf-a3ad-4e71-b16a-98cde02d2d62
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£133,333 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£133,100 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Postcode Area
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAND Europe Community Interest Company

Further Information

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