Scope
Description
CPI require equipment to manufacture DNA to support the Biofoundry programme. This equipment is specifically designated in the business case and forms part of the programme from OLS via Innovate UK.
This equipment forms the first stage of the Biofoundry process, producing the synthetic DNA templates that are essential to supply in-vitro transcription (IVT) and the subsequent RNA-LNP manufacturing workflow
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £8,863,984.80 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
27 October 2025
Standstill period
- End: 5 November 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
11 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 12 November 2025 to 9 May 2027
- Possible extension to 15 September 2028
- 2 years, 10 months, 4 days
Description of possible extension:
A further machine will be procured from one of the supplier. It is also expected that variations to contract maybe required for extra support and upgrades
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38434500 - Biochemical analysers
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Supplier
Centillion Technology
- Companies House: 11059163
43 Harwood Road
London
SW6 4QP
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44(0)1234752087
Email: r.taylor@centillion-tech.com
Region: UKI33 - Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED
- Companies House: 05002194
Wilton Centre
Redcar
TS10 4RF
United Kingdom
Email: e-tendering@uk-cpi.com
Region: UKC12 - South Teesside
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)