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title: "CSP26787 - SuperFi II PCR Master Mix"
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# CSP26787 - SuperFi II PCR Master Mix

Buyer: UK Research and Innovation  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e95e

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation procured SuperFi II PCR Master Mix, a laboratory reagent used in a high-throughput mouse model generation pipeline. The requirement is for goods supporting the preparation and processing of polymerase chain reaction samples in research work. The procurement was managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the procuring entity for UK Research and Innovation. Delivery covers the United Kingdom. The relevant supply category is laboratory, optical and precision equipment, excluding glasses, under CPV 38000000. The requirement relates to a single completed lot and is specific to the SuperFi II PCR Master Mix product rather than a broader laboratory consumables supply arrangement.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded through a below-threshold direct award without competition. The stated reason was an absence of competition for technical reasons, with only a particular supplier able to supply the goods. Life Technologies Ltd was selected for the single lot. The contract was signed on 18 August 2026 and runs from 18 August 2026 to 18 November 2026. Its value is £10,959 excluding VAT, or £13,150.80 including VAT. The contract is active. The recorded route was direct procurement below the applicable threshold and the decision was based on the technical justification for using one supplier rather than a competitive evaluation.

For suppliers assessing future requirements from UK Research and Innovation, this procurement demonstrates demand for specialist PCR master mix used in high-throughput mouse model generation. A credible competitor would need to supply a product suitable for consistent, high-volume polymerase chain reaction workflows and demonstrate technical compatibility with the buyer’s research pipeline. Product performance, reproducibility, dependable supply and the ability to support laboratory users would be commercially relevant. The chosen route also shows that technical differentiation and evidence that an alternative product can meet the required specification will be important if the requirement is reconsidered. Businesses specialising in molecular biology reagents, PCR consumables and research-laboratory supply may therefore find this buyer and requirement relevant.

## Notice

Procurement Description ***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition the due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods. Brief Description of Requirement SuperFi II PCR Master Mix for our high throughput mouse model generation pipeline.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079806-2026 |
| 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 | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Aug 2026 - 18 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,959 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK Research and Innovation |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Postcode area | 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 | Life Technologies Ltd |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2026 at 11:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079806-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079806-2026
  21st August 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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