---
title: "Synthetic Controls and enrichment library reagents for Wastewater Surveillance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065420"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY"
published: "2026-02-13"
---

# Synthetic Controls and enrichment library reagents for Wastewater Surveillance

Buyer: SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065420

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency, acting on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, has successfully concluded a procurement process for synthetic controls and enrichment library reagents used in wastewater surveillance. This contract has been awarded to Twist Bioscience, a large supplier based in the United States. The procurement method employed was direct and fell below the threshold, indicating a process executed without competition. This contracting process pertains to the industry category of reagents and contrast media, designated under the CPV classification 33696000, and the contract period commenced on 13th February 2026 with completion expected by 31st March 2026. The procurement stage is denoted as 'contract,' with the procurement details indicating that the contract has already been signed on 12th February 2026. The total gross value of the contract is £90,000.

This tender presents business growth potential for companies specialising in the production of synthetic controls and reagents, particularly those capable of handling complex samples for pathogen DNA and RNA analysis. Businesses that can offer innovative and efficient solutions in the biotechnology field could find significant opportunities with similar contracts. Large-scale suppliers with expertise in the healthcare sector and experience in supplying to government agencies are particularly well-placed to compete in future tenders of this nature. With the UK Health Security Agency as the buying authority, successful bidders would have the opportunity to develop long-term relationships and expand their presence within the public health field.

## Notice

Synthetic controls for a range of high-consequence and emerging pathogens, And enrichment panel to fish out pathogen DNA and RNA from complex samples.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013509-2026 |
| 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 | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £75,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33696000 - Reagents and contrast media

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2026 at 14:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013509-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013509-2026
  13th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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