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Genotyping Services

LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE & TROPICAL MEDICINE

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30 Nov 2021 at 18:06

Summary of the contracting process

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is currently managing a procurement process for "Genotyping Services" under the industry category of research laboratory services. This procurement is at the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 28 November 2021, for a total value of 7,806,027 ZAR. The services are intended for the GEN-CKD study based in Uganda, and the work will be executed by the Centre for Proteomic & Genomic Research in South Africa. A minimum 10 calendar day standstill period follows the award notification, allowing for any challenges to be resolved before the contract is finalised.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in advanced genomic research and medical analysis services. Companies that specialise in genotyping, particularly those with access to the H3Africa array technology, would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. The unique requirements of this procurement indicate a niche market, meaning businesses that have the necessary expertise and technology can enhance their visibility and growth prospects within this specialised sector.

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Notice Title

Genotyping Services

Notice Description

The GEN-CKD study (Genetic Variation on kidney function, diabetes), based at the MRC/UVRI & LSHTM Unit in Uganda, requires genotyping services. The genotyping services will be carried out through the H3Africa array held by CPGR (Centre for Proteomic & Genomic Research) in south Africa.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Genotyping provides a comprehensive view of the genome and able to detects single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and other variations across the genome as well as identify potential causative disease variants for further targeted studies. 8,024 Samples are to be genotyped on the illumine-H3Africa Consortium Array v2, which was specially designed to enable identification of genetic associations with common and rare traits among African populations. Additional information: This procurement is being managed by the MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit.

Procurement Information

The Centre for Proteomic and Genomic Research in South Africa as most suitable to provide the services. They are uniquely the only facility that can genotype using the required H3Africa array which they co-developed specially for African researchers with Illumina (equipment manufacturer). Genotyping to be done against the H3 Africa Array (chip). This array was specifically designed by a consortium of African research organisations and experts, to establish a reference panel that is more representative of African genomic variation. More on the H3Africa consortium and the array here: (https://h3africa.org/index.php/2019/12/12/h3africa-chip-faq/) The H3Africa consortium selected the Life science equipment manufacturer, Illumina, to develop a chip with the array, into their array scanner: https://www.h3abionet.org/h3africa-chip https://h3africa.org/index.php/2019/12/12/h3africa-chip-faq/ Illumina provided their iscan system with the H3Africa chip and selected the non-profit CPGR as the lab where this would be placed for consortium members and genetic researchers throughout Africa to genotype samples against the chip's reference panel: https://h3africa.org/index.php/2019/12/12/h3africa-chip-faq/ https://www.cpgr.org.za/south-africas-centre-for-proteomic-genomic-research-cpgr-launches-iscan-platform-in-support-of-h3africa-and-genomics-research-in-africa/ CPGR have the only instrument running the specific H3 Africa chip. Based on all the above, we believe there would be no benefit to running an open competitive selection process as the requirements are restrictive and can only be fulfilled by one lab.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02fb9d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029740-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

73111000 - Research laboratory services

85148000 - Medical analysis services

85150000 - Medical imaging services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,806,027 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE & TROPICAL MEDICINE
Contact Name
Paul Pester
Contact Email
paul.pester@lshtm.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 02079272471

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1E 7HT
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTRE FOR PROTEOMIC & GENOMIC RESEARCH

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