OCHRE Research scoping partnerships and opportunities
About This Opportunity
Works contract awarded by DSIT (United Kingdom): OCHRE Research scoping partnerships and. industry & manufacturing. Awarded to ForgeFront (GBP 79K, Aug 2025).
This is a works contract in the trade and industry, Research and architecture and engineering sectors, with a focus on Industrial Development, Research Institutions and Feasibility Studies. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 79,286.
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Description
We are seeking an experienced external supplier to improve HMG's knowledge of the
international EB value chain and help us prioritise country engagement.
The project is split in two:
1. Mapping capabilities. Identify where in a set list of countries (provided below) there
are leading capabilities across the DSIT-defined engineering biology value chain.
This will be through a mixture of qualitative and quantitative analysis, covering the
research & commercial ecosystem.
2. Identify collaboration opportunities. Provide suggestions for mutually beneficial
collaborations with those countries to boost supply chain security and maintain
technological advantage. Utilise futures thinking to consider how technological &
geopolitical developments may affect things in the future (5-10 years).
The technologies in scope are:
- Analytical tools: Techniques, methods, and instruments for analysing and
understanding the behaviour and functionality of biological systems, particularly
those that have been engineered or modified.
- Automation and robotics: Robotics can be used in all laboratories, including
biomedical and engineering biology, to automate large parts of the work of
researchers and companies. In this context robots are used to physically manipulate
items, ranging from simple hand tools to entirely autonomous laboratories, including
cloud labs.
- Bioinformatics, data, AI, and supercomputing: Bioinformatics and omics in
engineering biology is the processing, storing, and analysing of biological data using
computational tools and statistical methods to interpret large datasets generated by
omics technologies. It can be roughly split into data, software (including AI), and
hardware (including supercomputing).
- Biological materials, reagents, and feedstocks: This includes unprocessed
primary commodities, processed primary commodities, processed intermediate
commodities, enzymes, and chemicals necessary for all engine. CPV: Research and development services and related consultancy services (73000000). Procedure: Call-off from a framework agreement. Suitable for SMEs. Suitable for VCSEs
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on October 2, 2025. Last refreshed 6 days ago. Reference: tender_492788/1521130. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About DSIT
DSIT has issued 122 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 118 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Education & Training, and Research & Innovation. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: June 9, 2026.
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Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference tender_492788/1521130 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to ForgeFront. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by DSIT in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Works contract in the Industry & Manufacturing sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
ForgeFront was awarded the contract for £79,286. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
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