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title: "DCA in Toluene"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0449f2"
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# DCA in Toluene

Buyer: CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0449f2

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## Summary

The Centre for Process Innovation Limited (CPI) has conducted an open procurement process to secure the supply of dichloroacetic acid (DCA) in toluene for their pilot-scale oligonucleotide manufacturing equipment at the MMIC site near Glasgow, Scotland. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically involving laboratory reagents and toluene (CPV 24321222). The tender process was initiated on 18 March 2024, with a submission deadline of 19 April 2024. The contract, valued at £2,000,000, was awarded to Fisher Scientific UK and Honeywell Speciality Chemicals Seelze GmbH on 13 August 2024. As of 14 August 2024, the procurement stage is complete, with all contractual obligations formalised.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in chemical supply, particularly those capable of producing laboratory reagents at scale. Companies with expertise in logistics, material handling, and quality control, ensuring compliance with GMP standards, will find this contract beneficial for growth. This procurement is suited for large-scale suppliers, as evidenced by the contract award to Fisher Scientific UK and Honeywell Speciality Chemicals, both of whom offer robust supply and aftersales support, critical for the successful delivery of oligonucleotide synthesis reagents.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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 | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025753-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 24321222 - Toluene
- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2024 at 09:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025753-2024
- 18 Mar 2024 at 14:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008677-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000761296
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/uk-cpi/aspx/Home
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30305

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