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title: "UKHSA_Scientific- Provision of a DNA Synthesiser"
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# UKHSA_Scientific- Provision of a DNA Synthesiser

Buyer: SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048b17

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has completed the procurement process for the provision of a DNA Synthesiser to support its Diagnostic Evaluations and Innovations team in Porton Down. This procurement, classified under "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments" in the goods category, took place through a limited award procedure. The contract, valued at €590,100, was signed on 13th August 2024 and awarded to DNA Script, Inc. Key dates include the final deadline for information submissions from potential alternative suppliers by 5 pm on 29th August 2024. The DNA Synthesiser will be used in various molecular biology and genomics applications to support UKHSA’s outbreak response activities, particularly for high consequence pathogens.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the production and maintenance of advanced laboratory equipment. Companies that can provide innovative DNA synthesis technologies, particularly for producing custom oligos used in qPCR applications and gene synthesis, will find potential growth by meeting the needs of elite health security labs. While DNA Script, Inc. is currently the sole supplier capable of fulfilling these specialised requirements, businesses that can demonstrate equivalent or superior technical capabilities could position themselves as alternatives for future procurement opportunities in this niche but critical field.

## Notice

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) requires the provision of a DNA Synthesiser for use in its Diagnostic Evaluations and Innovations team laboratories. The team requires the provision of a laboratory-based easy- to-use DNA synthesizer, consumables and maintenance services which will allow for on-demand synthesis of custom DNA oligos, suitable for use in real-time qPCR applications, sequencing and for gene-synthesis use. These ready-to-use oligos will be used in a range of molecular biology and genomics applications, capable of producing modified oligos with fluorophores, quenchers, and biotin. 
These oligos will be used to support UKHSA outbreak response activities. They will be required for the evaluation of diagnostic assays, to assure rapid assay development, particularly for high consequence pathogens. 
UKHSA is planning to award a contract to DNA Script, Inc. for the DNA synthesiser, associated maintenance and consumables as we believe that they are the only supplier capable of meeting our technical requirements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) requires the provision of a DNA Synthesiser for use in its Diagnostic Evaluations and Innovations team laboratories. The team requires the provision of a laboratory-based easy- to-use DNA synthesizer, consumables and maintenance services which will allow for on-demand synthesis of custom DNA oligos, suitable for use in real-time qPCR applications, sequencing and for gene-synthesis use. These ready-to-use oligos will be used in a range of molecular biology and genomics applications, capable of producing modified oligos with fluorophores, quenchers, and biotin. 
These oligos will be used to support UKHSA outbreak response activities. They will be required for the evaluation of diagnostic assays, to assure rapid assay development, particularly for high consequence pathogens. 
UKHSA is planning to award a contract to DNA Script, Inc. for the DNA synthesiser, associated maintenance and consumables as we believe that they are the only supplier capable of meeting our technical requirements.
The DNA synthesiser needs to be able to meet below requirements.
* 15-120 nt de novo synthesis of oligos (A, T, G, and C)
* Synthesize labelled and unlabelled oligos
* Enzymatic synthesis so no harsh organic solvents
* Produces ready-to-use oligos for molecular biology and genomics applications
* Capability to produce single or dual labelled qPCR probes (fluorophores & quenchers) compatible with FAM, HEX and CY5 channels
* Flexibility for up to 96 oligos per run
* Parallel synthesis in 96-well plates
* Short set up time ( 250 pmol
* Capacity for 384 well plate production of oligos
As part of our pre-procurement market engagement, we sent a request for information to our National Microbiology Framework Lot 1 suppliers (over 130 suppliers). None of the suppliers were able to meet our requirements.
As the laboratories' requirements are very specialised, we believe that only the SYNTAX STX-200 SYSTEM from DNA Script is capable of performing the work carried out by the laboratory.
If you feel that you have a solution which could meet our requirements, please email science.tendering@ukhsa.gov.uk by no later than 5pm on 29th August 2024 with more information about your proposed solution.

### Procurement Information

UKHSA is planning to award a contract to DNA Script, Inc. for the DNA synthesiser, associated maintenance and consumables as we believe that they are the only supplier capable of meeting our technical requirements.

As part of our pre-procurement market engagement, we sent a request for information to our National Microbiology Framework Lot 1 suppliers (over 130 suppliers). None of the suppliers were able to meet our requirements.

As the laboratories' requirements are very specialised, we believe that only the SYNTAX STX-200 SYSTEM from DNA Script is capable of performing the work carried out by the laboratory.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025910-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| 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 | £590,100 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | TLK15 Wiltshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DNA SCRIPT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2024 at 09:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025910-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency

## Provenance

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