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Automation Systems For DNA & RNA Sequencing Preparation - AWARD

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

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26 Nov 2024 at 11:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Manchester has completed the procurement process for Automation Systems for DNA & RNA Sequencing Preparation, with the award dated 26 November 2024. This procurement falls under the industry category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment (excluding glasses). The systems will be housed within the National Biomarker Centre (NBC) located on Wilmslow Road, Manchester (postal code M13 9PL). The procurement followed an open procedure, and the contract period will run from 26 November 2024 to 6 August 2025. The supplier awarded the contract is Hamilton Sales and Service LTD, based in Forge Mills Business Park, Birmingham.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory automation and DNA/RNA sequencing technology. The systems will enable the National Biomarker Centre to handle large volumes of patient DNA sequencing preparations efficiently, allowing scientific staff to focus on other experimental processes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in high throughput DNA sequencing and automation systems would be well-suited to compete for future similar projects, given the demand for standardised and efficient analytical tools in cancer research. Additionally, businesses that can contribute to the continuous advancement of laboratory automation might find ample room for growth and collaboration with research institutions.

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Notice Title

Automation Systems For DNA & RNA Sequencing Preparation - AWARD

Notice Description

1. Background information on The University of Manchester The University of Manchester is a place where research has a global impact, where students experience outstanding teaching and learning, helping them to develop into tomorrow's leaders, and where all activity is enriched by a commitment to social responsibility. Manchester was the first and most eminent of England's civic universities. Today, we are part of the prestigious Russell Group of UK universities, with an international reputation for the highest level of research and teaching, as demonstrated by our position in the Academic Ranking of World Universities. In 2021 we were placed 35th in the world and fifth in the UK. Looking ahead, it is our vision to be one of the world's leading universities and to be recognised globally for the excellence of our people, research, learning and innovations, and for the benefits we bring to society and the environment. The University employs over 13,000 staff across 3 faculties plus professional services and plays a key role in the cultural life of the region through Manchester Museum, John Rylands Research Institute and Library, Jodrell Bank (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Whitworth Art Gallery. Our student community is one of the largest in the UK and at present, we have more than 44,000 students studying at the University This quality of research feeds into our taught courses, many of which are also designed to meet the needs of industry. We offer more than 1,000-degree programmes and receive more undergraduate applications than any other UK university. Further details on the University can be found at: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/discover/facts-figures/ 2. Background information on Project The University of Manchester wishes to purchase Automation Systems for DNA & RNA Sequencing Preparation. The facility will be housed within the National Biomarker Centre (NBC) within the Paterson Building on Wilmslow road. These automotive systems will allow a high throughput of DNA Sequencing Preparations in a standardised fashion for analysis of patient samples for Cancer Research. These systems will be used on multiple research projects freeing up scientific staff for other experimental processes. 3. Project Overview This project aims to enable Automation Systems for DNA and RNA Sequencing Preparation capability for our Nucleic Acid Biomarker (NAB) team in the National Biomarker Centre (NBC). There are two main current area of interest for DNA Sequencing Preparation they are methylation (T7-MBD-Seq) & Targeted Next Generation Sequencing analysis. Each area of interest has large research and translational projects, with up to 10,000 samples for each. Other area of development relate to Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) of DNA, and RNA sequencing. As these projects contain large cohorts of patient samples, the manual processes for DNA sequencing preparation becomes very labour intensive. Automation of these pr...

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b76782b-edc9-4449-99b2-a9ba8a34b69a
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
26 Nov 2024 - 6 Aug 2025 6-12 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M13 9PL
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAMILTON SALES AND SERVICE

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