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DNA Synthesis

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

27 Jan 2026 at 10:58

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Award

27 Jan 2026 at 10:08

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), a central government public authority in the United Kingdom, has completed a tender process for a contract titled "DNA Synthesis." This procurement is related to the custom synthesis of plasmid DNA, classified under laboratory services. The contracting authority is based in Porton Down, Salisbury, with roles as the buyer in this procurement process. The contract was initially set to commence on 17 December 2025 but officially started on 27 January 2026 due to an amendment. It falls under the services category and employed a limited procurement method for below-threshold competition, with the contract awarded to TWIST BIOSCIENCE CORPORATION, a large-scale supplier from South San Francisco, California. The contract's value is detailed in USD, with a total amount of 14,074.86 USD.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in laboratory services, particularly those specialising in DNA synthesis and related biotechnological services. Large-scale businesses with the capability to provide custom plasmid DNA synthesis would be well-positioned to compete for such contracts. Additionally, organisations with expertise in governmental procurement processes and those with a strong international presence could leverage this information to drive business growth by forming strategic alliances or entering similar markets. As the process follows a limited competition method, it is especially suitable for suppliers with pre-existing relationships or credentials in the defence and scientific fields.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DNA Synthesis

Notice Description

Custom plasmid DNA synthesis requirement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060f45
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006987-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,074 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2026 - 27 Jan 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dstlcommercialservices@dstl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TWIST BIOSCIENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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