---
title: "UKRI-5718 Drosophila Strains"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0673ac"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-03-25"
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# UKRI-5718 Drosophila Strains

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0673ac

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, has completed its procurement process titled "UKRI-5718 Drosophila Strains," focused on the supply of laboratory reagents within the goods category. Located in Swindon, Wiltshire, UKRI aimed to acquire various Drosophila strains for research purposes, with the contract awarded to Indiana University. The procurement was conducted through direct procurement below the threshold, without competition, marking its initiation with the award notice dated 25 March 2026. The contract spans from 12 March 2026 to 11 March 2029, encompassing delivery within the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory reagents and supplies to establish connections with UKRI for future procurement needs. Although the current contract was awarded directly to an established supplier, Indiana University, the demand for Drosophila strains highlights potential growth prospects for businesses adept at providing scientific and research materials. Businesses in sectors related to biotechnology, research supplies, and laboratory equipment would be particularly well-suited to engage with similar procurement processes, leveraging the opportunity to partner with influential government bodies like UKRI.

## Notice

UKRI have selected a supplier to supply various Drosophila strains for a period of three years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027238-2026 |
| 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 | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Mar 2026 - 11 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| 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 | INDIANA UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 11:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027238-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027238-2026
  25th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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