UKHSA_Scientific- Provision of a DNA Synthesiser

Descriptions

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) requires the provision of a DNA Synthesiser for use in its Diagnostic Evaluations and Innovations team laboratories. The team requires the provision of a laboratory-based easy- to-use DNA synthesizer, consumables and maintenance services which will allow for on-demand synthesis of custom DNA oligos, suitable for use in real-time qPCR applications, sequencing and for gene-synthesis use. These ready-to-use oligos will be used in a range of molecular biology and genomics applications, capable of producing modified oligos with fluorophores, quenchers, and biotin.
These oligos will be used to support UKHSA outbreak response activities. They will be required for the evaluation of diagnostic assays, to assure rapid assay development, particularly for high consequence pathogens.
UKHSA is planning to award a contract to DNA Script, Inc. for the DNA synthesiser, associated maintenance and consumables as we believe that they are the only supplier capable of meeting our technical requirements.