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title: "Culture Sequencing - STR Profiling Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-33cf6800-11b9-4725-a0d2-99015e833467"
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# Culture Sequencing - STR Profiling Service

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33cf6800-11b9-4725-a0d2-99015e833467

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency has awarded a contract for the procurement of a Culture Sequencing - STR Profiling Service, falling under the research laboratory services category. The contract, valued at £90,000 in GBP, was awarded to BIOFORTUNA LTD. The procurement method employed was a direct single tender action (below threshold). The contract period runs from 21st September 2023 to 31st March 2024, with the tender deadline set for 1st August 2023. This opportunity is ideal for businesses specializing in cell line DNA profiling services, particularly those based in the United Kingdom.

The UK Health Security Agency, based in London, initiated this tender process, aiming to procure services related to cell line DNA profiling. With a focus on SME suitability, this opportunity opens avenues for small and medium enterprises to engage in public procurement. SMEs with expertise in research laboratory services can leverage this initiative to expand their business operations. The contract aims to support the DNA profiling needs of the UK Health Security Agency, presenting a growth opportunity for businesses operating in the specified industry category within the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Supply of cell line DNA profiling

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/865f1d9d-ddaa-4195-b0e0-026e490043f9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 20 Sep 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIOFORTUNA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 19 Oct 2023 at 11:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/865f1d9d-ddaa-4195-b0e0-026e490043f9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/865f1d9d-ddaa-4195-b0e0-026e490043f9
  19th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e2383de0-69f6-4697-a8b7-e1ba588200b5
  The_Short_form_Contract_v1.0_provision of cell line DNA profiling_NorthGene_Final_13092023_V1_Redacted

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