--- title: "Biofoundry - Continuous RNA-LNP manufacture equipment" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cf82" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05cf82" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05cf82.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05cf82.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED" published: "2025-10-27" --- # Biofoundry - Continuous RNA-LNP manufacture equipment Buyer: CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cf82 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05cf82) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05cf82.json) ## Summary The public procurement process conducted by the Centre for Process Innovation Limited (CPI) involved the direct award of a contract for the supply of continuous RNA-LNP manufacture equipment to support its Biofoundry programme. Located in Redcar, UK, CPI functions as a public undertaking, managing the project to enhance capabilities in synthetic DNA template production. The procurement falls under the goods category and was completed on 27th October 2025. With the contract expected to commence on 12th November 2025 and extend until May 2027, businesses are reminded to take note of important dates like the standstill period ending on 5th November 2025. The legal basis for the procurement was established by the UKPGA 2023/54, following a direct award method justified by the equipment’s unique prototype nature and intellectual property constraints. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in biotechnological equipment and those capable of providing cutting-edge solutions in synthetic biology. While primarily designed for large-scale suppliers like Centillion Technology, innovative SMEs can explore potential subcontracting or partnership arrangements given the high value of the contract, which stood at over £8.8 million. Firms involved in the development of biochemical analysers or similar prototype equipment could find fertile ground for growth and collaboration, particularly if they focus on advancing technologies in RNA-LNP manufacturing. The project aligns with wider global initiatives, providing a platform for accessing and contributing to a network aimed at enhancing pandemic readiness and supporting early-stage research. ## Notice CPI require equipment to manufacture DNA to support the Biofoundry programme. This equipment is specifically designated in the business case and forms part of the programme from OLS via Innovate UK. This equipment forms the first stage of the Biofoundry process, producing the synthetic DNA templates that are essential to supply in-vitro transcription (IVT) and the subsequent RNA-LNP manufacturing workflow ### Procurement Information The equipment is a prototype developed specifically to enable the Biofoundy the capability of being a 'DNA printer'. Forming a core element of the Biofoundry, it will allow bespoke DNA to be printed to support the manufacture of RNA-LNP. It will allow multiple, complex DNA candidates to be manufactured quickly, in house for a reasonable price. Facilitating the Biofoundry model. The UK Biofoundry forms part of the broader worldwide Biofoundy network. Initiated by the charity, Wellcome Leap inc, the vision is to enable early-stage academics and SME's access to cost effective RNA-LNP to enable more shots on goal with this life changing technology while enhancing the worlds pandemic readiness. The Biofoundry network, via Wellcome Leap, has directly funded development of the UK Biofoundry equipment. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068570-2025 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Direct award | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Oct 2025 | | Contract period | 12 Nov 2025 - 9 May 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £8,863,984 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Pending | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | CENTILLION TECHNOLOGY; RIBOPRO | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38434500 - Biochemical analysers ## Release History - 27 Oct 2025 at 14:09 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068570-2025 - 22 Oct 2025 at 12:17 - AwardUpdate - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067471-2025 - 20 Oct 2025 at 09:41 - AwardUpdate - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066607-2025 - 20 Oct 2025 at 09:36 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066604-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068570-2025 27th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067471-2025 22nd October 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066607-2025 20th October 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066604-2025 20th October 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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