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title: "GSS25219 - CRISPR services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fec1"
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# GSS25219 - CRISPR services

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fec1

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation has awarded a contract for CRISPR services under the tender ID GSS25219. This procurement process, which falls under the industry category of research and experimental development services, took place in the Swindon area (UKK14), United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract signed on 30 March 2025. The services involve injecting 240 embryos, screening for dsRed+ during the pupae stage, removing Cas9 carrying chromosomes, and balancing transformants over balancer chromosomes. This contract, valued at 20,000 USD, was awarded through a direct procurement method due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, specifically to the supplier GenetiVision Corporation based in the United States. The services are to be delivered by 30 September 2025.

This contract presents a unique opportunity for businesses involved in genetic and biotechnology services, particularly those with specialisations in CRISPR technology. Organisations capable of providing highly technical, specialised research and development services might find similar opportunities in this sector. The direct procurement method indicates a niche requirement that GenetiVision Corporation was uniquely qualified to fulfil, suggesting that other businesses with equivalent or superior capabilities in this field could position themselves for future tenders. Companies looking to grow their business in the biotechnology industry, especially those capable of cutting-edge genetic research, would benefit from monitoring such tenders.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the services. Award notice for the Services of CRISPR services injecting 240 embryos, screening for dsRed+ during pupae stage, removing Cas9 carrying chromosome and balancing transformants over balancer chromosome to UKRI

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013657-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| 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 | GENETIVISION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2025 at 12:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013657-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013657-2025
  8th April 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.genetivision.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/

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