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UKRI-5503 MRC NATA Design and Development of NAN Assays

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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22 Dec 2025 at 12:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) focuses on the development and design of NAN Assays under the project title "UKRI-5503 MRC NATA Design and Development of NAN Assays". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically research services, and is located in the United Kingdom, predominantly the Swindon, Wiltshire area. The process has been completed, with a procurement stage tagged as 'award' and 'contract'. The contract started on 1st November 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st October 2026. Completed through a direct procurement method, the procedure was below the threshold and executed without the need for competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research services to collaborate with a prominent central government public authority, UKRI. With a gross contract value of £96,000, there are growth prospects for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), like Nanovery Ltd, which was the successful supplier for this contract. Companies specializing in research and development, particularly those focused on innovative assay design and development, would find such opportunities ideal for expanding their business operations and establishing relationships with governmental bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5503 MRC NATA Design and Development of NAN Assays

Notice Description

The provision of design and development of NAN Assays in UKRI-MRC NATA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fb69
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085342-2025
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

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 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
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mrcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
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

NANOVERY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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