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Biofoundry DNA Script SYNTAX equipment (and optional Hamilton liquid handler)

CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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05 Jan 2026 at 11:54

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

28 Oct 2025 at 10:46

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

17 Oct 2025 at 08:05

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Process Innovation Limited, located in Redcar, United Kingdom, is the buyer for a procurement process concerning the purchase of Biofoundry DNA Script SYNTAX equipment, with an optional Hamilton liquid handler. This contract, under the industry category of biochemical analysers, aims to support the Biofoundry programme by equipping it with prototype machinery for DNA manufacturing. The procurement, in the Award stage, follows a direct award method due to the specialised nature of the equipment. The contract was finalised on 3rd December 2025, with an end date of 30th September 2028. The process was supported by UK legislation 2023/54, underlining its importance to national innovation pathways.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in biochemical analysis and DNA manufacturing technologies. Companies with expertise in producing or supplying advanced, bespoke biochemical equipment will find this contract appealing. It provides a chance to integrate into a broader network of Biofoundries worldwide, facilitating the development of cutting-edge RNA-LNP production technologies. By engaging in this contract, businesses can expand their market presence within a network initiated by the Wellcome Leap, promoting access to innovative life sciences solutions for early-stage academics and SMEs. An opportunity thus exists not only for contractors in hardware supply but also for organisations focused on technological advancement and strategic international collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Biofoundry DNA Script SYNTAX equipment (and optional Hamilton liquid handler)

Notice Description

CPI require equipment to manufacture DNA to support the Biofoundry programme. This equipment is specifically designated in the business case and forms part of the programme from OLS via Innovate UK. This equipment forms the first stage of the Biofoundry process, producing the synthetic DNA templates that are essential to supply in-vitro transcription (IVT) and the subsequent RNA-LNP manufacturing workflow

Procurement Information

The equipment is a prototype developed specifically to enable the Biofoundy the capability of being a 'DNA printer'. Forming a core element of the Biofoundry, it will allow bespoke DNA to be printed to support the manufacture of RNA-LNP. It will allow multiple, complex DNA candidates to be manufactured quickly, in house for a reasonable price. Facilitating the Biofoundry model. The UK Biofoundry forms part of the broader worldwide Biofoundy network. Initiated by the charity, Wellcome Leap inc, the vision is to enable early-stage academics and SME's access to cost effective RNA-LNP to enable more shots on goal with this life changing technology while enhancing the worlds pandemic readiness. The Biofoundry network, via Wellcome Leap, has directly funded development of the UK Biofoundry equipment

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ce75
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000241-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38434500 - Biochemical analysers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,040,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,500,855 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-tendering@uk-cpi.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
REDCAR
Postcode
TS10 4RF
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Redcar and Cleveland
Electoral Ward
Dormanstown
Westminster Constituency
Redcar

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DNA SCRIPT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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