Tender

Whole genome sequencing services

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    1st June 2023 15:09:25 PM

    Tender Deadline

    4th July 2023 11:00:00 AM   Expired

  • Contract Summary

    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'.

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-b5fd17-f97488ab-cffe-4263-9347-a162e7c8dfd1

    Publication Source

    Contracts Finder

    Procurement Stage

    Tender

    Procurement Method

    Open

    Procurement Method Details

    Open Procedure

    Procurement Category

    Services

    Tender Suitability

    SME

    Framework / DPS

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    73000000

    CPV Division(s)

    73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

  • Awarding Authority

    UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

    Buyer Name

    Megan Brine

    Buyer Email

    m.brine@exeter.ac.uk

    Buyer Phone

    Buyer Address

    Finance Office, Northcote House, The Queen's Drive

    Exeter

    EX4 4QJ

    ENG

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