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Scientific Services in support

University of East Anglia · Education · East of England

The provision of a dedicated project manager to assist scientific services in support of on-going research projects.

Awarded to BIOPOLIS

Supply of Potency Assay Services for RNA and RNA‑LNP products

CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED · delivery region not published

This tender seeks to engage a qualified service provider to perform cell based, in vitro potency assays for the quantification of both RNA (drug substance) and RNA-LNP (Lipid Nanoparticle) (drug product) activity. The assays will be used to…

Awarded to READING SCIENTIFIC SERVICES LTD

• Experimental development services
• Laboratory services
• Research and experimental development services
• +1

EU harmonised surveillance of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) E. coli and Salmonella found in fresh beef and pork meat on retail sale in the UK in 2027

The Food Standards Agency · Central government · delivery region not published

The objective of microbiological food safety research themes is to provide robust information on the presence, growth, survival, and elimination of pathogenic microorganisms throughout the food chain; the extent, distribution, causes, risks…

Awarded to UK Health Security Agency · 3 awards

• Data collection and collation services
• Laboratory services
• Market research services
• +4

CEFAS26-79 Contract for for Macrofauna Analysis of Sediment Samples

Cefas · Central government · delivery region not published

Contract for the processing of 33 macrofaunal samples by extracting and identifying all biota retained on a 1.0 mm capture mesh, in accordance with the extraction and identification protocols set out in the NMBAQC guidelines.

Awarded to Fugro GB Marine Ltd

• Research laboratory services

UK7 - Tender Notice Prevention of Peripheral Cold Injuries

Ministry of Defence · Central government · North East England, Yorkshire and the Humber

Description The UK Armed Forces are more frequently operating in cold environments to contribute to NATO’s deterrence in the High North and on the Eastern flank; but data suggest that the number of cases of peripheral cold injuries is incre…

Awarded to University of Portsmouth · 2 awards

• Research laboratory services

R&D Vape Analysis

Home Office · Central government · South East England

Research and development activity to understand if current Border Force technology can identify vape liquid and nicotine. The project will test and evaluate whether existing Agilent Resolve SORS Raman spectroscopy technology can be applied …

Awarded to University of Kent

High Quality synthetic molecular products

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care acting as part of the Crown through UK Health Security Agency · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

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

Awarded to Twist Bioscience

EU harmonised surveillance of AMR E. coli and Salmonella found in beef and pork

The Food Standards Agency · Central government · delivery region not published

The objective of microbiological food safety research themes is to provide robust information on the presence, growth, survival, and elimination of pathogenic microorganisms throughout the food chain; the extent, distribution, causes, risks…

Awarded to HallMark Meat Hygiene Ltd (HallMark Veterinary & Compliance Services)

• Design and execution of research and development
• Market research services
• Research and development consultancy services
• +4

Innovation Academic Framework

National Grid Electricity Transmission plc · Nationwide (UK)

National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) is seeking collaboration with universities to support delivery of its innovation strategy over the next five years (April 2026 - Mar 2031). The primary objectives during this period include faci…

Awarded to CARDIFF UNIVERSITY, The University of Edinburgh, UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER +7 more · 10 awards

• Design and execution of research and development
• Experimental development services
• Research and development consultancy services
• +1

UKRI-6004 Genotyping Services

UK Research and Innovation · Central government · East of England

The provision of Genotyping services.

Awarded to Transnetyx, Inc.

• Research laboratory services

Confocal Microscopes Service Contract

University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation · Education · South East England

The University operates two Zeiss confocal microscopes that are critical pieces of specialist research and teaching equipment. These systems require regular preventative maintenance, calibration, software support and emergency breakdown cov…

Awarded to Carl Zeiss Ltd

Regaining situational awareness as a User in Charge: Responding to transition demands in automated vehicles

Department for Transport · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

The continuation of research into Regaining situational awareness as a User in Charge: Responding to transition demands in automated vehicles started under a previous contract.

Awarded to Anthrometric Solutions Ltd

4-year Fellowship - endpoint toxicity for a mixture of chemicals

The Food Standards Agency · Central government · delivery region not published

This research project being tendered links to the FSA Strategy 2022-2027. This strategy is based around the FSA’s mission, food you can trust, alongside three key pillars: food is safe; food is what it says it is; food is healthier and more…

Awarded to University of Birmingham

• Research and development consultancy services
• Research and development services and related consultancy services

Mini Seahorse analyzer with XF HS Mini FluxPak and warranty (Quote no.: UK-AL-724-653)

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM · Education · Nationwide (UK)

Mini Seahorse analyzer with XF HS Mini FluxPak and warranty (Quote no.: UK-AL-724-653), as per SSA process.

Awarded to Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd

Badger Hair Genotyping (APHA)

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY (Defra Network eTendering Portal) · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

This Contract is formed of two sampling requirements: Requirement 1: Single Badger Hair DNA extraction for the National Badger Sett Survey (25-28) Requirement 2: DNA extraction from clumps of badger hair. Requirement 1 requires the Supplier…

Awarded to LGC Genomics Limited

CEFAS26-68 Contract for Marine Benthic Macroinvertebrate Samples Processing

Cefas · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

Cefas, Natural England (NE) and Northumberland Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (NIFCA) have been working collaboratively to deliver a monitoring survey within Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) as part of the ongoing MPA programme. …

Awarded to University of Hull

• Research laboratory services

eDNA for water frogs around Lynford Lakes, Norfolk

NATURAL ENGLAND (Defra Network eTendering Portal) · Central government · East of England

In 2025, putative marsh frogs have been sighted in water bodies near Ickburgh, Norfolk. This species poses a significant threat to the Critically Endangered native northern pool frog through disease transmission, competition, and hybridisat…

Awarded to NatureMetrics

• Laboratory services
• Research laboratory services

UE280420_2026

University of Exeter · Central government · delivery region not published

7 flow cells for ongoing sequencing

Awarded to Illumina Cambridge Ltd

Fish Stomach Content & Benthic Sample Analysis

Scottish Government · Scotland

The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate, seek to appoint a suitably qualified Supplier to deliver Fish Stomach Content & Benthic Sample Analysis.

Awarded to Ocean Ecology

• Laboratory services
• Environmental monitoring other than for construction
• Research laboratory services

RBGKEW1513 Cacao TEA and SIRA

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · Central government · North East England, North West England, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England

Direct Award Trace element analysis (TEA) of approximately 100 cacao seed subsamples using Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) and Stable Isotope Analysis (SIRA) of approximately 60 cacao samples (both fatted & defatted …

Awarded to Fera Science Ltd

CSP26449 - Design and production of customised mouse model

UK Research and Innovation · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, servi…

Awarded to Guangzhou MingCeler Biotech Co., Ltd

Olink® Signature Bundle

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM · Education · Nationwide (UK)

Olink® Signature Bundle, as per SSA process.

Awarded to Olink Proteomics AB

Provision of External Quality Assessment (EQA) for Labs across UKHSA 2025

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care acting as part of the Crown through UK Health Security Agency · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

The contract is for the provision of external quality assessment (EQA) for labs across UKHSA

Awarded to QCMD (Quality Control for Molecular Diagnostics)

Testing SPI pellet transfer through a curved guide tube

UK Fusion Energy Ltd · Nationwide (UK)

Services for testing SPI pellet transfer through a curved guide tube.

Awarded to HUN-REN Centre for Energy Research

CEFAS26-55 contract for repair/preventative maintenance for a Leco Pegasus

Cefas · Central government · delivery region not published

Contract for 12 month Repair / Preventative Maintenance for a Leco Pegasus Analytical Instrument. The Service Contract provides Cefas with a priority repair and maintenance service along with other on-site and off-site services in order to …

Awarded to Leco Instruments UK Limited

CSP26375 - NGS library preps

UK Research and Innovation · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the services req…

Awarded to University of Cambridge

CEFAS26-41 Contract for Annual Maintenance of Sequencing Instruments

Cefas · Central government · delivery region not published

Contract for the Annual maintenance of the MiSeq and NextSeq2000 sequencing instruments in the sequencing laboratory at Weymouth

Awarded to Illumina Cambridge Ltd

CEFAS25-114 Seabed Natural Capital Evidence (eDNA-Enabled)

Cefas · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

Development of a novel seabed natural capital evidence base, assessing state, functions and services at baseline and under pressure, using biodiversity change and eDNA amplicon sequencing of marine samples.

Awarded to Earlham Institute

Mental Health Research Programme - TN

Ministry of Defence · Central government · delivery region not published

Research under the banner of Mental health in Large Scale Combat Operations. Using this umbrella topic, this research will identify and develop smaller research projects in order to improve mental health outcomes for serving personnel.

Awarded to King's College London

CSP26336 - Service contract for our Light Microscopes initially for two years with the option to extend contract for 1 + 1 years.

UK Research and Innovation · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement:- Service contract for our Light Microscope…

Awarded to GT Vision Ltd

CSP26284 - Surface treatments on three 1.3 GHz Nb cavities

UK Research and Innovation · Central government · delivery region not published

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, servi…

Awarded to Commissariat a l'energie Atomique et aux Energies Alternatives

APHA Service Contract for Epredia Lab Equipment

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY (Defra Network eTendering Portal) · Central government · delivery region not published

Project C33363: APHA three (3) years maintenance Contract for Epredia Laboratory equipment.

Awarded to Shandon Diagnostics Limited

Measurement of saliva samples

University of Northumbria at Newcastle · Education · North East England

Northumbria University has directly awarded a contract to Novolytix for the provision of ELISA Assay kits, salivettes, and associated laboratory analysis services. This procurement is essential for the Wellcome Trust-funded Investigating th…

Awarded to Novolytix GMBH

2025-778 Sheep Genotyping Services

AHDB · Central government · delivery region not published

Signet Breeding Services is the part of AHDB responsible for delivering the UK’s national genetic evaluations to sheep producers. Signet delivers three mixed breed genetic evaluations to the sheep industry, one for terminal sire breeds, one…

Awarded to Neogen Europe Limited, Weatherbys Ireland Ltd

• Research laboratory services

Biological Samples for Research Project

University of Exeter · Education · Nationwide (UK)

Frozen biological samples for research analysis The research samples can only be sourced from UK Biobank and the source of the samples is included in the successful funding application and approved budget.

Awarded to UK Biobank Limited

Service Contract

University of Exeter · Education · Nationwide (UK)

A 2-year service contract including two performance maintenance visits and fast response time to ensure the mass spec is performing accurately and is reliable. Fast repairs are essential to minimise down time and delays to research. Researc…

Awarded to Waters Ltd

Colony Management 2025/26

University of Exeter · Education · Nationwide (UK)

Charles River are housing, maintaining and cultivating a specialist line of GM mice used by Gordon Brown. These cannot be sourced elsewhere and the service is only available via Charles River due to their specialist operations. Project incl…

Awarded to Charles River UK

Warranty Extension for Instruments

University of Exeter · Education · Nationwide (UK)

Extended warranties for Oxford Nanopore Technologies instruments. STANDARD12M-G Standard Support 12 Months - GridION x 5 STANDARD12M-P2S Standard Support 12 Months - P2 Solo x 5

Awarded to Oxford Nanopore Technologies

Purchase of Pseudotype Viruses for Avian influenza HA subtypes for APHA

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY (Defra Network eTendering Portal) · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

Contract C33216: Purchase of Pseudotype Viruses for Avian influenza HA subtypes

Awarded to VPUbio Limited

linical PractiCClinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD) Basic multi-study 12-month licence

University of East Anglia · Education · East of England

CPRD provides real‑world data to support public health and clinical research. The basic Multi‑Study Licence (MSL) will allow UEA researchers to continue using CPRD data, supporting current projects and strengthening future grant application…

Awarded to Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency

CSP26236 - CNS Isotope measurements

UK Research and Innovation · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, servi…

Awarded to Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre (SUREC)

ERATO

UK Atomic Energy Authority · Nationwide (UK)

This specification covers The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority’s (“the Authority’s”) requirement for the ERATO project to support the THALIA Project. The ERATO package is to identify, develop and experimentally prove out a preparation…

Awarded to Amentum Clean Energy Ltd

• Research laboratory services
• Development consultancy services
• Experimental development services
• +1

Sampling and testing of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli in waterways

The Food Standards Agency · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

The Food Standards Agency has awarded a contract for sampling and testing of shiga toxin-producing e-coli (STEC) in waterways. The purpose of the work described here is to characterise the diversity of STEC strains present in the environmen…

Awarded to 20/30 LABS LIMITED

• Research laboratory services
• Research and development consultancy services
• Research and development services and related consultancy services
• +1

Structural Materials Baseline Testing

UK Fusion Energy Ltd · Nationwide (UK)

Structural Materials Baseline Testing at Dalton Cumbria Facility. To view this notice, please click here: https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1013287726

Awarded to UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

Soil Sample Metabarcoding for Natural England's Long Term Monitoring Network 2025 - 2026

NATURAL ENGLAND (Defra Network eTendering Portal) · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

This project is to analyse soil samples collected from a range of sites and time points by Natural England's Long Term Monitoring Network using metabarcoding. The project will deliver raw and taxonomically assigned data on bacteria and fung…

Awarded to The University of Sheffield

• Research laboratory services

Service Agreement Contract for statutory TSE testing equipment

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY (Defra Network eTendering Portal) · Central government · delivery region not published

Contract C32073: Service Agreement Contract for statutory TSE testing equipment for APHA's Science Operations & Research Section

Awarded to Bio-Rad Laboratories Limited

RBGKEW1419 AshSeq2025

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · Central government · North East England, North West England, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England

Framework information NEUPC Direct Award, Ranked approach . LAB2010 NE Life Sciences Equipment, Materials & Services-Lot 3 RGB Kew (Science Directorate) is seeking a supplier to extract whole genomic DNA from 2750 ash tree leaf samples and …

Awarded to Edinburgh Genetics Limited

• Research laboratory services

RBGKEW1440 Illumina Sequencing of fungal amplicons

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · Central government · North East England, North West England, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England

We require amplicon sequencing of a 550 bp amplicon for up to approximately 2,000 samples using Illumina. We would like paired-end reads and need a minimum of 10,000x coverage per sample. The sequencing may be done on a single lane of (for …

Awarded to Dalhousie University

Control of Iceberg Diseases in Sheep in Wales

Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government · Central government · Wales (Cymru)

Award of a contract for the assessment of the prevalence of three major chronic sheep diseases in Wales - collectively known as "Iceberg diseases". No competitive process was followed as the supplier in question uniquely holds sole access t…

Awarded to ABERYSTWYTH ANIMAL HEALTH LABORATORY LTD

Review of analytical methods for cell cultivated products

The Food Standards Agency · Central government · delivery region not published

Tenders are invited to carry out a review of laboratory testing methods which should: 1. Build on previously published research and complement the work and learning of the FSA on CCPs. 2. Identify and evaluate potential analytical methods f…

Awarded to LGC LIMITED

• Laboratory services
• Research and development services and related consultancy services
• Research laboratory services