STA-26019 Spheroid Generation and Testing of Antisense Oligonucleotide Efficacy to Reduce Growth

ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE

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10 Jul 2026 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, a public authority under the sub-central government classification, has recently concluded a procurement process for the project titled "STA-26019 Spheroid Generation and Testing of Antisense Oligonucleotide Efficacy to Reduce Growth". The procurement was conducted using a direct method below the threshold, resulting in an award to Alcyomics Limited. Located in Egham, UK, the college sought services in the research and development sector, specifically focusing on consultancy services. The procurement stage has been completed, and the active contract began on 1st July 2026, with a potential extension available until March 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those focusing on biological and pharmaceutical innovations. Given Alcyomics Limited’s success, companies with expertise in similar fields could benefit from participating in future tenders issued by sub-central government entities like Royal Holloway and Bedford New College. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in delivering cutting-edge research solutions would be well-suited to compete in such contracts, facilitating business growth and further establishing their presence within the public sector procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

STA-26019 Spheroid Generation and Testing of Antisense Oligonucleotide Efficacy to Reduce Growth

Notice Description

Awarded to Alcyomics Limited for Spheroid Generation and Testing of Antisense Oligonucleotide Efficacy to Reduce Growth

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c8ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065251-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,479 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EGHAM
Postcode
TW20 0EX
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Runnymede
Electoral Ward
Englefield Green East
Westminster Constituency
Windsor

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALCYOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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