Award

Whole Exome Sequencing of Clinical Trial Samples - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Award

16 Apr 2025 at 14:16

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield, representing the Division of Clinical Medicine, School of Medicine & Population Health, has awarded a contract for Whole Exome Sequencing of Clinical Trial Samples. The contract, identified by IT-40-3619-4350, falls under the industry category of laboratory services, with procurement carried out via an open procedure. The contract location is Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber, UK, with key deadlines having included the tender closure on 14th March 2025. The contract period is set to begin on 1st July 2025 and end on 1st July 2027. It was awarded to Genewiz UK Ltd, with the total contract value being GBP 86,700. The procurement stage reflected in this summary is the Award stage dated 16th April 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in genomic sequencing, particularly those with expertise in whole exome sequencing and experience in handling clinical trial samples. SMEs are particularly well-suited to compete for such tenders, given the suitability criteria highlighted in the procurement process. The contract offers a substantial growth opportunity for qualified suppliers within the medical and laboratory services sectors, enabling them to engage in high-profile research initiatives and increase their presence in the healthcare industry through collaboration with a reputable institution like the University of Sheffield.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Whole Exome Sequencing of Clinical Trial Samples - AWARD

Notice Description

The University of Sheffield is out to tender on behalf of the Division of Clinical Medicine, School of Medicine & Population Health, for Whole Exome Sequencing of Clinical Trial Samples. The full technical specification can be found in the tender documentation which will be sent to you once you have expressed your interest. Tender Process and Documentation: This is an open exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield. If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: 14th March 2025 at 12 noon (UK time).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5dc95206-d0a3-45ad-ae4f-903a82b44a78
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb2bc51b-b24d-4523-98f1-3bce71caae72
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£86,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 1 Jul 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GENEWIZ

Further Information

Notice Documents

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