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CSP26787 - SuperFi II PCR Master Mix

UK Research and Innovation

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21 Aug 2026 at 11:01

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation procured SuperFi II PCR Master Mix, a laboratory reagent used in a high-throughput mouse model generation pipeline. The requirement is for goods supporting the preparation and processing of polymerase chain reaction samples in research work. The procurement was managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the procuring entity for UK Research and Innovation. Delivery covers the United Kingdom. The relevant supply category is laboratory, optical and precision equipment, excluding glasses, under CPV 38000000. The requirement relates to a single completed lot and is specific to the SuperFi II PCR Master Mix product rather than a broader laboratory consumables supply arrangement.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded through a below-threshold direct award without competition. The stated reason was an absence of competition for technical reasons, with only a particular supplier able to supply the goods. Life Technologies Ltd was selected for the single lot. The contract was signed on 18 August 2026 and runs from 18 August 2026 to 18 November 2026. Its value is £10,959 excluding VAT, or £13,150.80 including VAT. The contract is active. The recorded route was direct procurement below the applicable threshold and the decision was based on the technical justification for using one supplier rather than a competitive evaluation.

For suppliers assessing future requirements from UK Research and Innovation, this procurement demonstrates demand for specialist PCR master mix used in high-throughput mouse model generation. A credible competitor would need to supply a product suitable for consistent, high-volume polymerase chain reaction workflows and demonstrate technical compatibility with the buyer’s research pipeline. Product performance, reproducibility, dependable supply and the ability to support laboratory users would be commercially relevant. The chosen route also shows that technical differentiation and evidence that an alternative product can meet the required specification will be important if the requirement is reconsidered. Businesses specialising in molecular biology reagents, PCR consumables and research-laboratory supply may therefore find this buyer and requirement relevant.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26787 - SuperFi II PCR Master Mix

Notice Description

Procurement Description ***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition the due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods. Brief Description of Requirement SuperFi II PCR Master Mix for our high throughput mouse model generation pipeline.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e95e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079806-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

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

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,959 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Aug 2026 - 18 Nov 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
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
Postcode Area
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

Life Technologies Ltd

Further Information

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