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Biofoundry - Continuous RNA-LNP manufacture equipment

CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

27 Oct 2025 at 14:09

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
AwardUpdate

22 Oct 2025 at 12:17

UK5 - Transparency Notice
AwardUpdate

20 Oct 2025 at 09:41

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Award

20 Oct 2025 at 09:36

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by the Centre for Process Innovation Limited (CPI) involved the direct award of a contract for the supply of continuous RNA-LNP manufacture equipment to support its Biofoundry programme. Located in Redcar, UK, CPI functions as a public undertaking, managing the project to enhance capabilities in synthetic DNA template production. The procurement falls under the goods category and was completed on 27th October 2025. With the contract expected to commence on 12th November 2025 and extend until May 2027, businesses are reminded to take note of important dates like the standstill period ending on 5th November 2025. The legal basis for the procurement was established by the UKPGA 2023/54, following a direct award method justified by the equipment’s unique prototype nature and intellectual property constraints.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in biotechnological equipment and those capable of providing cutting-edge solutions in synthetic biology. While primarily designed for large-scale suppliers like Centillion Technology, innovative SMEs can explore potential subcontracting or partnership arrangements given the high value of the contract, which stood at over £8.8 million. Firms involved in the development of biochemical analysers or similar prototype equipment could find fertile ground for growth and collaboration, particularly if they focus on advancing technologies in RNA-LNP manufacturing. The project aligns with wider global initiatives, providing a platform for accessing and contributing to a network aimed at enhancing pandemic readiness and supporting early-stage research.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Biofoundry - Continuous RNA-LNP manufacture equipment

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-05cf82
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068570-2025
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
£8,863,984 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
12 Nov 2025 - 9 May 2027 1-2 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CENTILLION TECHNOLOGY

RIBOPRO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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