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title: "DCA In Toluene - AWARD"
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# DCA In Toluene - AWARD

Buyer: CPI (CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-70e46fa2-ff2f-44ba-81d4-ed1ef6b5c393

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## Summary

CPI (Centre for Process Innovation) has awarded a contract titled "DCA In Toluene" to Fisher Scientific UK LTD and Honeywell Research Chemicals. The tender pertains to the supply of dichloroacetic acid (DCA) in solution in toluene, necessary for oligonucleotide synthesis at the MMIC site near Glasgow. The procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory reagents, specifically targeting the acquisition of goods. The award was finalised on 2nd August 2024, with the contract period commencing from 5th August 2024 to 4th August 2028. The process utilised an open procedure method, offering a transparent and competitive opportunity for suppliers. Key details include the tender end date of 19th April 2024, and delivery addresses in Redcar and Scotland, United Kingdom.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in chemical supplies, particularly those that can meet the large-scale requirement of several hundred litres of DCA in toluene. It is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises that are capable of scaling up their operations to meet high-volume demands. The procurement method being open adds to the attractiveness, as it allows a wide array of businesses to participate and potentially secure a contract valued at £2,000,000. Companies producing laboratory reagents, especially those familiar with oligonucleotide synthesis, will find this opportunity particularly beneficial for growth and long-term collaboration with CPI, a well-established entity in the innovation sector.

## Notice

CPI are installing equipment for the pilot scale manufacturing of oligonucleotides at the MMIC site near Glasgow. To support this work a supply of the oligonucleotide synthesis reagent dichloroacetic acid (DCA), in solution in toluene, is required on a scale of several hundred litres. This tender will aim to supply CPI with this material for use at the MMIC site.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97f2f640-6e03-4eb2-ac6d-52a5934caac1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Aug 2024 - 4 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | CPI (CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION) |
| Locality | REDCAR |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS10 4RF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Electoral ward | Dormanstown |
| Westminster constituency | Redcar |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | FISHER SCIENTIFIC; HONEYWELL RESEARCH CHEMICALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2024 at 08:46 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97f2f640-6e03-4eb2-ac6d-52a5934caac1
- 14 Aug 2024 at 08:46 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97f2f640-6e03-4eb2-ac6d-52a5934caac1
- 14 Aug 2024 at 08:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97f2f640-6e03-4eb2-ac6d-52a5934caac1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97f2f640-6e03-4eb2-ac6d-52a5934caac1
  14th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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