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UKHSA_Scientific- Provision of a DNA Synthesiser

SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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23 Sep 2024 at 09:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, acting through the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), completed the procurement process for the provision of a DNA synthesiser to be used at the UKHSA Porton site. This process, under the industry category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment," followed a limited procurement method without prior publication due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. The contract, valued at EUR 560,100, was awarded to DNA Script, Inc. The award decision was finalised on 18th September 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced laboratory equipment, particularly those capable of meeting stringent technical requirements. Companies with expertise in producing or supplying high-precision scientific instruments are well-suited to compete in future similar tenders. By supplying highly specialised products that address specific technical needs, these businesses can establish stronger relationships with public health authorities and expand their presence in essential government sectors.

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Notice Title

UKHSA_Scientific- Provision of a DNA Synthesiser

Notice Description

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has awarded a contract for the provision of a DNA synthesiser to DNA Script, Inc.

Lot Information

Lot 1

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has awarded a contract for the provision of a DNA synthesiser to DNA Script, Inc.

Procurement Information

Absence of competition in accordance with Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii). Competition was absent as only supplier could meet our technical requirements. <br/>A VEAT notice was published to allow suppliers the opportunity to query the award of the contract to DNA Script. No queries were received.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049cdc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030287-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£560,100 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
Commercial Operations
Contact Email
procurementnotices@ukhsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLK15 Wiltshire

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DNA SCRIPT

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