---
title: "UKHSA_Scientific- Provision of a DNA Synthesiser"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049cdc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY"
published: "2024-09-23"
---

# 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-049cdc

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## Summary

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, acting through the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), completed the procurement process for the provision of a DNA synthesiser to be used at the UKHSA Porton site. This process, under the industry category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment," followed a limited procurement method without prior publication due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. The contract, valued at EUR 560,100, was awarded to DNA Script, Inc. The award decision was finalised on 18th September 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced laboratory equipment, particularly those capable of meeting stringent technical requirements. Companies with expertise in producing or supplying high-precision scientific instruments are well-suited to compete in future similar tenders. By supplying highly specialised products that address specific technical needs, these businesses can establish stronger relationships with public health authorities and expand their presence in essential government sectors.

## Notice

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has awarded a contract for the provision of a DNA synthesiser to DNA Script, Inc.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has awarded a contract for the provision of a DNA synthesiser to DNA Script, Inc.

### Procurement Information

Absence of competition in accordance with Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii). Competition was absent as only supplier could meet our technical requirements. 
A VEAT notice was published to allow suppliers the opportunity to query the award of the contract to DNA Script. No queries were received.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030287-2024 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 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 | £560,100 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| 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)
- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2024 at 09:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030287-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dnascript.com
- 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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