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(NU/1851) Framework Agreement between Newcastle University and Twist Bioscience

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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21 Mar 2023 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle University has awarded a £2,000,000 contract to Twist Bioscience Corporation for a framework agreement (NU/1851) to develop a new methodology for analysing DNA methylation using laboratory reagents. The procurement method used was a selective negotiated procedure, with a contract period starting on January 30, 2023, and ending on October 29, 2027. The tender closed on January 29, 2023, and the contract was awarded on January 31, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for suppliers of laboratory reagents, especially those specialising in DNA analysis and sequencing technologies, to engage with Newcastle University in innovative research projects. Businesses that can provide the specific products required, such as targeted methylation sequencing workflows, library amp mixes, and human methylome panels, will find this tender well-suited for growth and collaboration in the field of DNA analysis and research.

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Notice Title

(NU/1851) Framework Agreement between Newcastle University and Twist Bioscience

Notice Description

This is a framework agreement established using the negotiated procedure without a call for competition. The requirement is for specific reagents supplied by Twist Bioscience Corporation to develop a new methodology to analyse DNA methylation. The specific products required are: Targeted Methylation Sequencing Workflow, Equinox Library Amp Mix and Human Methylome Panel.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-23369199-5c26-4c6f-a51b-ab57e6acfe53
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/919fe8d2-92a7-45e4-a13d-2c3400769bc4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2023 - 29 Jan 2027 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TWIST BIOSCIENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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