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/068849-2025
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK6 - Contract Award 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
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 28 Oct 20251 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 17 Oct 20251 months ago
- Contract Period
- 14 Nov 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Complete
- Awards Status
- Pending
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
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
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068849-2025
28th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066117-2025
17th October 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
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