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PS25345-The Laboratory of Molecular Biolog

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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05 Dec 2025 at 08:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, based in Swindon, is the contracting authority for the procurement titled "PS25345-The Laboratory of Molecular Biology," classified under research and development services. The procurement focuses on electrical, software, and optical engineering in neurobiology and is taking place with the assistance of UK Shared Business Services Ltd. This procurement process has been completed as of 5th December 2025 and involved direct awarding due to the lack of competition for technical reasons. The contract with Nbio LLC commenced on 1st December 2025 and will continue until 1st December 2026. It addresses specific technical needs within the UK, without competition due to an absence of comparable providers.

The direct procurement method for this tender provides a specialised contract opportunity for businesses proficient in engineering consultancy related to neurobiology. The single award to Nbio LLC, a small-to-medium enterprise based in the United States, emphasises unique expertise in this niche field. Businesses with a proven track record in providing advanced engineering solutions and consultancy services within the research and development industry may find opportunities for future collaborations or similar contracts. Such tenders are particularly relevant for SMEs capable of delivering specialised scientific research services under direct procurement practices.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS25345-The Laboratory of Molecular Biolog

Notice Description

**** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION **** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular can supply the goods, services or work required. Brief Description of Requirement The Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) requires a Subcontract with NBio a consultant who specialises in engineering (electrical, software and optical engineering) in biology (Neurobiology) to support research project

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ef3e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079960-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
£18,329 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 1 Dec 2026 1-2 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
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NBIO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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