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title: "PS25345-The Laboratory of Molecular Biolog"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ef3e"
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# PS25345-The Laboratory of Molecular Biolog

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ef3e

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation, based in Swindon, is the contracting authority for the procurement titled "PS25345-The Laboratory of Molecular Biology," classified under research and development services. The procurement focuses on electrical, software, and optical engineering in neurobiology and is taking place with the assistance of UK Shared Business Services Ltd. This procurement process has been completed as of 5th December 2025 and involved direct awarding due to the lack of competition for technical reasons. The contract with Nbio LLC commenced on 1st December 2025 and will continue until 1st December 2026. It addresses specific technical needs within the UK, without competition due to an absence of comparable providers.

The direct procurement method for this tender provides a specialised contract opportunity for businesses proficient in engineering consultancy related to neurobiology. The single award to Nbio LLC, a small-to-medium enterprise based in the United States, emphasises unique expertise in this niche field. Businesses with a proven track record in providing advanced engineering solutions and consultancy services within the research and development industry may find opportunities for future collaborations or similar contracts. Such tenders are particularly relevant for SMEs capable of delivering specialised scientific research services under direct procurement practices.

## 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 can supply the goods, services or work required. Brief Description of Requirement The Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) requires a Subcontract with NBio a consultant who specialises in engineering (electrical, software and optical engineering) in biology (Neurobiology) to support research project

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079960-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 1 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £18,329 |

## 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 | NBIO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2025 at 08:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079960-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079960-2025
  5th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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