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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-2614 BBSRC Synthetic Biology for Growth Programme Evaluation"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-2614 BBSRC Synthetic Biology for Growth Programme Evaluation

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eaf46cb2-a00b-4543-b906-4d31d2d53928

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract for the Economic Evaluation of the Syn Bio for Growth Programme to Optimat Ltd. The contract involves research and development services and related consultancy services with a value of £85,625 GBP. The contract period is from May 19, 2023, to January 26, 2024. This procurement process was conducted through an open procedure with the tender period ending on May 11, 2023.

This contract award presents opportunities for businesses involved in research and development services and consultancy. Companies looking to engage in projects related to Synthetic Biology research and evaluation can benefit from exploring collaborations with UKRI. The evaluation aims to provide insights into past investments and future strategies for the development of the Engineering Biology programme. Businesses with expertise in this field are well-suited to compete and contribute to the enhancement of Synthetic Biology research capabilities in the UK.

## Notice

**This is a Contract Award Notice, not a Call for Competition.** UKRI have a requirement for an Economic Evaluation of the Syn Bio for Growth Programme. The aim of this study is to evaluate the UKRI Syn Bio for Growth programme and to provide the evidence base of outputs, outcomes and impacts arising from past investment which will inform future strategy for the development of the emerging Engineering Biology programme. The evaluation will also examine the extent to which our investments have built capacity and capability in UK Synthetic Biology research, and contributed to strong research communities. It will seek to understand the effectiveness of BBSRC's approaches to supporting Synthetic Biology research. Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c15649d1-feae-4eda-89c3-16a77947a407 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 18 May 2023 - 26 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,625 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £85,625 |
| 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 RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 May 2023 at 09:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c15649d1-feae-4eda-89c3-16a77947a407

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c15649d1-feae-4eda-89c3-16a77947a407
  26th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=783491189
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Provenance

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