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title: "RNA Analysis"
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buyer: "CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED"
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# RNA Analysis

Buyer: CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab4ca423-8315-4597-b784-68cb85909895

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## Summary

The Centre for Process Innovation Limited (CPI) has completed a public procurement process titled "RNA Analysis" for the SmartBio project. This procurement falls under the "Research and experimental development services" industry category (CPV code 73100000). The project is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process, which utilized a limited method via competitive quotation below the threshold, entailed a value of £41,666.67 and spanned a contract period from 31 January 2024 to 30 January 2025. The tender period concluded on 26 January 2024, and the contract was awarded on 30 January 2024 to the Earlham Institute, a supplier based in Norwich, Norfolk.

This tender provides significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in research and experimental services, particularly in RNA analysis and sample quality control. The focus on a competitive quotation procurement method below the threshold indicates that smaller niche players with relevant expertise have a competitive chance. This contract is particularly attractive to businesses looking to expand their research portfolio or establish partnerships with government-supported projects in the biotech sector.

## Notice

RNA Analysis and Sample quality control for SmartBio project. Additional information: Notice not published in error, publication done to satisfy transparency requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ede4f510-1d6d-4849-8c04-6ae5931e5d27 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2024 - 30 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,666 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,666 |
| 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 | CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EARLHAM INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2024 at 15:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ede4f510-1d6d-4849-8c04-6ae5931e5d27

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ede4f510-1d6d-4849-8c04-6ae5931e5d27
  25th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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