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UKRI-3971 MRC NATA Purchase of Oligonucleotide Synthesis

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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30 Jan 2026 at 12:56

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, based in Swindon, has completed the procurement process titled "UKRI-3971 MRC NATA Purchase of Oligonucleotide Synthesis," which falls under the industry category of "Peptones and protein substances" (CPV code 24956000). The procurement was conducted through an open procedure above the threshold and pertains to services. The contract, valued at £300,000, commenced on 2nd December 2025 and will run until 1st December 2026. Delivery is to be made to the region of South East, United Kingdom, specifically covering postal code SN2 1FL. The award, announced on 30th January 2026, highlights ATDBio Ltd as the supplier, underlining their role in fulfilling this crucial service contract.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in biotechnology and protein synthesis, particularly those with expertise in oligonucleotide synthesis, to expand their involvement with public sector procurement. Companies specialising in these areas, with a capacity to meet the rigorous standards set by large research organisations like UK Research and Innovation, could find promising avenues for growth and further collaboration. It also underscores the potential for those looking to establish long-term partnerships with reputable governmental and research institutions.

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Notice Title

UKRI-3971 MRC NATA Purchase of Oligonucleotide Synthesis

Notice Description

Provision of Oligonucleotide Synthesis at UKRI- MRC-NATA This is an extension to the UKRI-3971 Provision of Oligonucleotide Synthesis at MRC-NATA for an additional one year. Prior Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038685-2024

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f1dd3e48-4ac1-49c1-8c59-36228e98e2b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f74dccf0-488e-4265-8088-f31b71caba10
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products


CPV Codes

24956000 - Peptones and protein substances

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2025 - 1 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATDBIO

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