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title: "DNA Synthesis"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060f45"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
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# DNA Synthesis

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060f45

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), a central government public authority in the United Kingdom, has completed a tender process for a contract titled "DNA Synthesis." This procurement is related to the custom synthesis of plasmid DNA, classified under laboratory services. The contracting authority is based in Porton Down, Salisbury, with roles as the buyer in this procurement process. The contract was initially set to commence on 17 December 2025 but officially started on 27 January 2026 due to an amendment. It falls under the services category and employed a limited procurement method for below-threshold competition, with the contract awarded to TWIST BIOSCIENCE CORPORATION, a large-scale supplier from South San Francisco, California. The contract's value is detailed in USD, with a total amount of 14,074.86 USD.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in laboratory services, particularly those specialising in DNA synthesis and related biotechnological services. Large-scale businesses with the capability to provide custom plasmid DNA synthesis would be well-positioned to compete for such contracts. Additionally, organisations with expertise in governmental procurement processes and those with a strong international presence could leverage this information to drive business growth by forming strategic alliances or entering similar markets. As the process follows a limited competition method, it is especially suitable for suppliers with pre-existing relationships or credentials in the defence and scientific fields.

## Notice

Custom plasmid DNA synthesis requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006987-2026 |
| Notice type | UK10 - Contract Change Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2026 - 27 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £14,074 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TWIST BIOSCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2026 at 10:58 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006987-2026
- 27 Jan 2026 at 10:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006941-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006987-2026
  27th January 2026 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006941-2026
  27th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11004
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11008
  ocds-h6vhtk-060f45 UK 7 Notice previously published for this contract incorrectly stated contract start date was 17/12/2025. Contract was signed and accepted by supplier on 27/01/2026 making this the actual start date.

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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