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. Biofoundry - DNA Script SYNTAX equipment (and Hamilton liquid handler)
Supplier
Contract value
- £2,040,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
28 October 2025
Standstill period
- End: 6 November 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
12 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 14 November 2025 to 30 September 2028
- 2 years, 10 months, 17 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38434500 - Biochemical analysers
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Supplier
DNA SCRIPT
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCHB-8539-DJHZ
Immeuble Okabé - 67, avenue de Fontainebleau
Le Kremlin-Bicêtre
94270
France
Telephone: 0176351215
Email: ibrahim.dribine@dnascript.co
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Biofoundry - DNA Script SYNTAX equipment (and Hamilton liquid handler)
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)