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26 Oct 2026 at 08:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) is seeking custom phosphoramidite and succinate materials, classified as organic chemicals and chemical reagents, for research and development. The materials will support installation and operation of pilot-scale equipment for oligonucleotide manufacturing using a novel process, as part of the GC3 project at the Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre. Required supply sizes range from 10g to 1kg. CPI is a UK technology innovation centre and part of the Government’s High Value Manufacturing Catapult; its work combines applied science and engineering with facilities for developing, proving, prototyping and scaling products and processes. The delivery location is the Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre site. The requirement is for goods rather than services or construction work.

CPI invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. The process reached tender, with bids submitted electronically through the buyer’s tendering website. The enquiry deadline was 12 noon on 9 November 2026, and the bid deadline was 12 noon on 16 November 2026. The single lot has a contract period from 24 December 2026 to 23 December 2029. The estimated value is £173,000 excluding VAT (£207,600 including VAT). CPI intends to establish a multi-supplier framework, ranking suppliers by their evaluation scores and reserving the right to award work directly without reopening competition. Evaluation is based on quality and service (60%) and price (40%), combined into a score out of 100%.

This opportunity suits suppliers able to develop or source and reliably supply bespoke phosphoramidite and succinate materials for research and development. Bidders should be equipped to meet demand across small-scale quantities, from 10g up to 1kg, and to support a specialist pilot-scale oligonucleotide manufacturing process. The requirement is relevant to chemical manufacturers, reagent suppliers and firms with custom synthesis capability, particularly those experienced in supplying materials for scientific or medicines-manufacturing development. Quality and service carry greater weight than price in evaluation, so a competitive offer will need to demonstrate dependable supply and a strong service response alongside value. Framework suppliers will be ranked according to their evaluation scores; CPI may make direct awards without a further competition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Custom Phosphoramidites and Succinates

Notice Description

CPI is a UK technology innovation centre and the process element of the Government's High Value Manufacturing Catapult. We use applied knowledge in science and engineering combined with state-of-the-art facilities to enable our clients to develop, prove, prototype and scale-up the next generation of products and processes. CPI is installing equipment for the pilot scale manufacturing of oligonucleotides via a novel process at Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre (MMIC) site for the GC3 project. To support this work, we are seeking reliable suppliers capable of supplying custom phosphoramidite and succinate materials, for research and development use, on a scale of 10g to 1kg.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078fb8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/100808-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

24320000 - Basic organic chemicals

33696300 - Chemical reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£173,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£173,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Dec 2026 - 23 Dec 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
REDCAR
Postcode
TS10 4RF
Postcode Area
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Redcar and Cleveland
Electoral Ward
Dormanstown
Westminster Constituency
Redcar

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