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(NU/1868) The Provision of DNA Genotyping and Methylation Services in Developmental and Aged Musculoskeletal Tissues

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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23 Mar 2023 at 10:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle University Biosciences Institute has awarded a contract for the provision of DNA genotyping and methylation services in developmental and aged musculoskeletal tissues. The contract, worth £100,000 GBP, falls under the research laboratory services category. The tender process concluded on February 16th, 2023, and the contract period is from March 10th, 2023, to August 22nd, 2023. The buyer, Newcastle University, engaged Edinburgh Innovations Ltd as the supplier for this project, creating opportunities for businesses involved in genetic research and laboratory services.

This procurement process, initiated as a tender, aims to investigate genetic influences on DNA methylation in hip development and ageing. Newcastle University leads this research project funded by Versus Arthritis. Suitable for SMEs, this contract offers a chance for companies specialising in DNA analysis and laboratory services to contribute to cutting-edge research in the biomedical field. Interested businesses can explore collaborating with Newcastle University to advance scientific knowledge in musculoskeletal tissue research.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(NU/1868) The Provision of DNA Genotyping and Methylation Services in Developmental and Aged Musculoskeletal Tissues

Notice Description

The Newcastle University Biosciences Institute is one of three research institutes established in 2019 following a restructure within the Faculty of Medical Sciences. Its members map across the biomedical research landscape. A number of major research projects are led from within the Institute including this investigation into genetic influences upon DNA methylation during development, ageing and disease of the human hip. This project funded by Versus Arthritis aims to investigate how a transcription factor (RUNX2) is regulated epigenetically in development and in later life, contributing to a range of traits and diseases including height, hip shape, facial morphology, osteoarthritis, and osteoporosis. The purpose of this tender process is to engage a supplier to run Illumina MethylationEPIC and Infinium Global Screening Arrays to generate both DNA methylation and genotype data on 360 supplied DNA samples.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4ff6370-f62b-4cf2-906c-74647d2fd404
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,888 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2023 - 22 Aug 2023 1-6 months
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
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

EDINBURGH INNOVATIONS

Further Information

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