---
title: "CSP25507 - Platinum Superfi II Master Mix"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d7be"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-10-31"
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# CSP25507 - Platinum Superfi II Master Mix

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d7be

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of Platinum Superfi II Master Mix has been concluded by UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon. This specific acquisition falls under the 'Reagents and contrast media' industry category and serves the central government's needs. The process reached the 'Award' stage, with the contract awarded on 13 October 2025. The procurement was conducted through a direct approach due to technical reasons that necessitated the selection of a specific supplier, Life Technologies Ltd, without competition. The contract commenced on 21 October 2025 and concluded on 23 October 2025, with a total value of £14,882.40 including VAT.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in high-precision laboratory reagents, particularly those capable of offering proprietary or unique products. Companies with similar specialised offerings may find growth potential by aligning their development to meet specific technical specifications required by research entities like UK Research and Innovation. Businesses that can establish themselves as unique or sole suppliers for particular goods in niche markets can benefit from similar direct procurement opportunities, fostering long-term growth and partnerships in the public sector.

## 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 goods, services or works required. Brief Description of Requirement Platinum Superfi II Master Mix kit is specific to our high throughput pipeline due to its unique properties not available in other kits. It enables the annealing step of a PCR to be processed at a single temperature, regardless of the primers used.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070005-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Oct 2025 - 23 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £12,402 |

## 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 | LIFE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33696000 - Reagents and contrast media

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2025 at 10:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070005-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070005-2025
  31st October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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