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Production and supply of DNA synthetic SARS-COV-2 control and BA.3.2 sublinages

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

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07 Jul 2026 at 12:07

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the UK Health Security Agency, acting through the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, involved the provision of services for the production and supply of DNA synthetic SARS-COV-2 control and BA.3.2 sublinages. This contract fell under the industry category of research services and took place in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was direct and categorised as "below threshold - without competition", concluding successfully in the completion stage. The contract was officially signed on 1st July 2026 and set to end by 31st August 2026, with the contract's value totalling £64,525. The awarded supplier for this contract is LGC LIMITED, a large-scale enterprise based in Teddington, UK.

This tender provides a strategic opportunity for businesses involved in specialised laboratory services and research, especially those with capabilities in producing synthetic DNA materials. Companies capable of meeting high-quality research standards and delivering precision scientific products would find this sector advantageous for showcasing their expertise. The streamlined procurement approach indicates potential for future partnerships without the extensive rigours of competitive bidding, making it particularly appealing to businesses seeking collaborative growth with governmental health bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Production and supply of DNA synthetic SARS-COV-2 control and BA.3.2 sublinages

Notice Description

Provide the services for production and supply of DNA synthetic SARS-COV-2 control and BA.3.2 sublinages

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c527
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063629-2026
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

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£64,525 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

LGC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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