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title: "CSP26375 - NGS library preps"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067122"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-03-23"
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# CSP26375 - NGS library preps

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067122

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## Summary

The recent procurement by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) focused on obtaining NGS library preparations, with the process handled without competition due to technical reasons. Dated 23rd March 2026, the contract was awarded to the University of Cambridge. The buying organisation, UKRI, based in Swindon, operates under the domain of central government. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically research laboratory services, targeted within the United Kingdom. This contract is active, encompassing the period from 23rd March 2026 to 30th April 2026. The process adopted was direct procurement, executed below the threshold, and without competitive bidding.

This tender presents modest opportunities for growth, primarily suited to large businesses specialising in research laboratory services. Although competition was not initially part of this contract for technical reasons, similar future tenders could open avenues for businesses proficient in providing highly specialised laboratory services. Companies established in the UK region with capabilities in advanced scientific solutions would be strategically positioned to serve the technical needs stated by organisations such as UK Research and Innovation. The contract provides exposure to collaboration with prestigious entities within the UK, further enhancing business credentials and network potential.

## 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 services required. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for NGS library preps.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026150-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,861 |

## 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 | UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 11:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026150-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026150-2026
  23rd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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