Tender

Whole genome sequencing services

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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01 Jun 2023 at 15:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter is seeking whole genome sequencing services. The contract, valued at GBP 250,000, has a start date of September 1, 2023, and a contract period until August 31, 2024. The procurement method is open, with a tender deadline of July 4, 2023. This opportunity falls under the 'Research and development services and related consultancy services' category. The University is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender from the University of Exeter presents an opportunity for businesses involved in providing human whole genome sequencing services using Illumina or BGI technology. The contract is suitable for SMEs, and the University intends to send between 100 and 200 samples annually to the chosen supplier. Businesses in the life sciences or genetics industry would find this tender well-suited for growth opportunities, particularly those with expertise in genetic sequencing and analysis.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Whole genome sequencing services

Notice Description

A team of academics from the University of Exeter (Faculty of Health and Life Sciences) have funding from Diabetes UK and the Wellcome Trust to perform whole genome sequencing on patients with early-onset/neonatal diabetes, syndromic diabetes and Hyperinsulinism. The aim of this work is to identify mutations in novel genes and non-coding regions causing these diseases. The University of Exeter intends to award a contract to a single supplier for 12-months, with the option to extend by 3 further 12-month periods, to provide human whole genome sequencing services to at least 30X average coverage. It is highly desirable that these services use either of the University's preferred sequencing technology: Illumina or BGI sequencing. This is due to the established bioinformatics and analysis pipelines using these technologies. These samples are from our Genetic Beta-Cell biobank of patients with suspected monogenic forms of diabetes or hyperinsulinism. Bidders using alternative technology may submit a bid, however, must be able to provide the University with assurance that equivalent results/data will be produced. Via this funding route, the University expects to be able to provide between 100 and 200 samples per annum, to be sent to the supplier in batches throughout a 12-month period. The average number of samples submitted per annum for sequencing over the previous 5-year period is 131, however, please note that these figures are provided for indicative purposes only and are subject to increase/decrease dependent on research requirements. A second funding application has been submitted to increase the scale of the above research. If this is successful, the University may require whole genome sequencing services for a further 1824 samples over a two-year period. However, this is subject to the application being successful and the University can make no commitment to these volumes. Our full technical requirements can be found in document 'UOE.2023.029.MB - Technical Specification and Pricing Schedule'.

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/9410f653-9847-48b2-8e9d-803d05847b3c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Megan Brine
Contact Email
m.brine@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QJ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Further Information

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