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High Quality synthetic molecular products

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

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27 Jul 2026 at 12:16

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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16 Jul 2026 at 06:25

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care through the UK Health Security Agency, has reached the award stage for the contract titled "High Quality Synthetic Molecular Products". This procurement, categorised under the industry of research, testing and scientific technical simulators (CPV code: 38970000), involves the supply of synthetic DNA products. The contract location is within the United Kingdom, specifically London, UKI42 region, with the main procurement category being goods. The direct procurement method was justified due to technical requirements under Schedule 5, Section 41, leading to a pending award expected to be signed by 10th August 2026. The contract period extends from 10th August 2026 to 28th June 2029, with potential extensions up to 2031, and involves a maximum contract value worth £4,910,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses in the biotechnology and synthetic molecular sectors capable of delivering advanced DNA synthesis products. As the scope includes custom oligo pools, enrichment panels, and library preparation kits, businesses with robust proprietary platforms will be well-suited to compete. The procurement is aligned for SMEs, offering a substantial contract value and chances for value increase through additional options. The supplier, Twist Bioscience, highlights a competitive landscape favouring technically capable large organisations given the high-level specificity of the project. This creates a pathway for SMEs looking to leverage collaborations with larger firms to enter or expand within the public sector marketplace.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

High Quality synthetic molecular products

Notice Description

Supply of a range of synthetic DNA products, including custom oligo pools, target enrichment panels, library preparation kits, and unique dual index adapters, using a proprietary silicon-based DNA synthesis platform

Procurement Information

The proposed Direct Award is justified under Schedule 5, Section 41 (Single Supplier), Paragraph 6, which applies where: (a) due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required; and (b) there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc52
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070775-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,091,666 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Aug 2026 - 28 Jun 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

TWIST BIOSCIENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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