---
title: "High Quality synthetic molecular products"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cc52"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY"
published: "2026-07-27"
---

# High Quality synthetic molecular products

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-06cc52

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care through the UK Health Security Agency, has reached the award stage for the contract titled "High Quality Synthetic Molecular Products". This procurement, categorised under the industry of research, testing and scientific technical simulators (CPV code: 38970000), involves the supply of synthetic DNA products. The contract location is within the United Kingdom, specifically London, UKI42 region, with the main procurement category being goods. The direct procurement method was justified due to technical requirements under Schedule 5, Section 41, leading to a pending award expected to be signed by 10th August 2026. The contract period extends from 10th August 2026 to 28th June 2029, with potential extensions up to 2031, and involves a maximum contract value worth £4,910,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses in the biotechnology and synthetic molecular sectors capable of delivering advanced DNA synthesis products. As the scope includes custom oligo pools, enrichment panels, and library preparation kits, businesses with robust proprietary platforms will be well-suited to compete. The procurement is aligned for SMEs, offering a substantial contract value and chances for value increase through additional options. The supplier, Twist Bioscience, highlights a competitive landscape favouring technically capable large organisations given the high-level specificity of the project. This creates a pathway for SMEs looking to leverage collaborations with larger firms to enter or expand within the public sector marketplace.

## Notice

Supply of a range of synthetic DNA products, including custom oligo pools, target enrichment panels, library preparation kits, and unique dual index adapters, using a proprietary silicon-based DNA synthesis platform

### Procurement Information

The proposed Direct Award is justified under Schedule 5, Section 41 (Single Supplier), Paragraph 6, which applies where: (a) due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required; and (b) there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070775-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Aug 2026 - 28 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,091,666 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2026 at 12:16 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070775-2026
- 16 Jul 2026 at 06:25 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067003-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070775-2026
  27th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067003-2026
  16th July 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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