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Animal mRNA Testing (Fish)

PRIFYSGOL BANGOR / BANGOR UNIVERSITY

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29 Jul 2025 at 09:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Prifysgol Bangor (Bangor University), has successfully awarded a contract for Animal mRNA Testing, specifically focusing on RNA sequencing for fish like Atlantic Salmon to study circadian rhythms of gene expression. The contract, associated with CPV code 73000000 for research and development services, is situated in Bangor, UK (region UKL12). The procurement was executed under the Procurement Act 2023 using a limited competition method for below-threshold contracts. Though the contract process is now complete, it commenced on 15th July 2025 and covers a period from 16th July 2025 to 16th December 2025, with no extension options stated.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses within the genetic research and biotechnology sectors, especially small to medium-sized enterprises with capabilities in RNA sequencing and related consultancy services. It underscores the evolving demand for specialised research and development services in academia. Due to its limited competition procurement method, businesses capable of providing innovative solutions for wildlife genetic research would find themselves well-suited to compete. Moreover, engaging in such contracts can enhance a company's reputation and expertise as a critical service provider in the field of genetic sequencing for educational and governmental research initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Animal mRNA Testing (Fish)

Notice Description

Bangor University has awarded a below-threshold contract for fish RNA sequencing to assist with its research, specifically Atlantic Salmon RNA sequencing to examine circadian rhythms of gene expression. The supplier has been identified following a quotation process in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and the Contracting Authority's internal processes. The contract is to run for a period of 6 months and has no extensions built in. CPV code 73000000

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0567bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043725-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,448 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2025 - 16 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PRIFYSGOL BANGOR / BANGOR UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Mel Lone
Contact Email
c.lone@bangor.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01248382832

Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
LL57 2TR
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL32 Gwynedd
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Gwynedd
Electoral Ward
Glyder
Westminster Constituency
Bangor Aberconwy

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NOVOGENE EUROPE (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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