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title: "UKRI-3971 MRC NATA Purchase of Oligonucleotide Synthesis"
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# UKRI-3971 MRC NATA Purchase of Oligonucleotide Synthesis

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1dd3e48-4ac1-49c1-8c59-36228e98e2b2

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation, based in Swindon, has completed the procurement process titled "UKRI-3971 MRC NATA Purchase of Oligonucleotide Synthesis," which falls under the industry category of "Peptones and protein substances" (CPV code 24956000). The procurement was conducted through an open procedure above the threshold and pertains to services. The contract, valued at £300,000, commenced on 2nd December 2025 and will run until 1st December 2026. Delivery is to be made to the region of South East, United Kingdom, specifically covering postal code SN2 1FL. The award, announced on 30th January 2026, highlights ATDBio Ltd as the supplier, underlining their role in fulfilling this crucial service contract.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in biotechnology and protein synthesis, particularly those with expertise in oligonucleotide synthesis, to expand their involvement with public sector procurement. Companies specialising in these areas, with a capacity to meet the rigorous standards set by large research organisations like UK Research and Innovation, could find promising avenues for growth and further collaboration. It also underscores the potential for those looking to establish long-term partnerships with reputable governmental and research institutions.

## Notice

Provision of Oligonucleotide Synthesis at UKRI- MRC-NATA This is an extension to the UKRI-3971 Provision of Oligonucleotide Synthesis at MRC-NATA for an additional one year. Prior Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038685-2024

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f74dccf0-488e-4265-8088-f31b71caba10 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2025 - 1 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 24956000 - Peptones and protein substances

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2026 at 12:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f74dccf0-488e-4265-8088-f31b71caba10

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f74dccf0-488e-4265-8088-f31b71caba10
  30th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038685-2024

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