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title: "Animal mRNA Testing (Fish)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0567bb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PRIFYSGOL BANGOR / BANGOR UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-07-29"
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# Animal mRNA Testing (Fish)

Buyer: PRIFYSGOL BANGOR / BANGOR UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0567bb

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Prifysgol Bangor (Bangor University), has successfully awarded a contract for Animal mRNA Testing, specifically focusing on RNA sequencing for fish like Atlantic Salmon to study circadian rhythms of gene expression. The contract, associated with CPV code 73000000 for research and development services, is situated in Bangor, UK (region UKL12). The procurement was executed under the Procurement Act 2023 using a limited competition method for below-threshold contracts. Though the contract process is now complete, it commenced on 15th July 2025 and covers a period from 16th July 2025 to 16th December 2025, with no extension options stated.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses within the genetic research and biotechnology sectors, especially small to medium-sized enterprises with capabilities in RNA sequencing and related consultancy services. It underscores the evolving demand for specialised research and development services in academia. Due to its limited competition procurement method, businesses capable of providing innovative solutions for wildlife genetic research would find themselves well-suited to compete. Moreover, engaging in such contracts can enhance a company's reputation and expertise as a critical service provider in the field of genetic sequencing for educational and governmental research initiatives.

## Notice

Bangor University has awarded a below-threshold contract for fish RNA sequencing to assist with its research, specifically Atlantic Salmon RNA sequencing to examine circadian rhythms of gene expression. The supplier has been identified following a quotation process in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and the Contracting Authority's internal processes. The contract is to run for a period of 6 months and has no extensions built in. CPV code 73000000

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043725-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Jul 2025 - 16 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,448 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PRIFYSGOL BANGOR / BANGOR UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BANGOR |
| Post town | Llandudno |
| Postcode | LL57 2TR |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL32 Gwynedd |
| Local authority | Gwynedd |
| Electoral ward | Glyder |
| Westminster constituency | Bangor Aberconwy |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NOVOGENE EUROPE (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2025 at 09:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043725-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043725-2025
  29th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bangor.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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