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Synthetic Controls and enrichment library reagents for Wastewater Surveillance

SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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13 Feb 2026 at 14:59

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency, acting on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, has successfully concluded a procurement process for synthetic controls and enrichment library reagents used in wastewater surveillance. This contract has been awarded to Twist Bioscience, a large supplier based in the United States. The procurement method employed was direct and fell below the threshold, indicating a process executed without competition. This contracting process pertains to the industry category of reagents and contrast media, designated under the CPV classification 33696000, and the contract period commenced on 13th February 2026 with completion expected by 31st March 2026. The procurement stage is denoted as 'contract,' with the procurement details indicating that the contract has already been signed on 12th February 2026. The total gross value of the contract is £90,000.

This tender presents business growth potential for companies specialising in the production of synthetic controls and reagents, particularly those capable of handling complex samples for pathogen DNA and RNA analysis. Businesses that can offer innovative and efficient solutions in the biotechnology field could find significant opportunities with similar contracts. Large-scale suppliers with expertise in the healthcare sector and experience in supplying to government agencies are particularly well-placed to compete in future tenders of this nature. With the UK Health Security Agency as the buying authority, successful bidders would have the opportunity to develop long-term relationships and expand their presence within the public health field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Synthetic Controls and enrichment library reagents for Wastewater Surveillance

Notice Description

Synthetic controls for a range of high-consequence and emerging pathogens, And enrichment panel to fish out pathogen DNA and RNA from complex samples.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065420
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013509-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33696000 - Reagents and contrast media

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
UKHSA Commercial Operations
Contact Email
procurement.notices@ukhsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TWIST BIOSCIENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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