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CSP26375 - NGS library preps

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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23 Mar 2026 at 11:07

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) focused on obtaining NGS library preparations, with the process handled without competition due to technical reasons. Dated 23rd March 2026, the contract was awarded to the University of Cambridge. The buying organisation, UKRI, based in Swindon, operates under the domain of central government. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically research laboratory services, targeted within the United Kingdom. This contract is active, encompassing the period from 23rd March 2026 to 30th April 2026. The process adopted was direct procurement, executed below the threshold, and without competitive bidding.

This tender presents modest opportunities for growth, primarily suited to large businesses specialising in research laboratory services. Although competition was not initially part of this contract for technical reasons, similar future tenders could open avenues for businesses proficient in providing highly specialised laboratory services. Companies established in the UK region with capabilities in advanced scientific solutions would be strategically positioned to serve the technical needs stated by organisations such as UK Research and Innovation. The contract provides exposure to collaboration with prestigious entities within the UK, further enhancing business credentials and network potential.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26375 - NGS library preps

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 supplier can supply the services required. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for NGS library preps.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067122
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026150-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,861 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 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
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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