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Multiplexed Protein Biomarker Analysis

UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER

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29 Jul 2022 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Ulster is currently engaged in a completed procurement process for a contract titled "Multiplexed Protein Biomarker Analysis," falling under the research and development services category. Located in Coleraine, UK, the procurement method used was limited without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £200,000, was signed on 29 July 2022, and includes a mandatory standstill period beginning on 30 July 2022 and ending on 08 August 2022, after which no contracts can be initiated until the period has elapsed.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in research, specifically those that specialise in biomarker testing and analysis. Companies that focus on proteomics, small sample volume analysis, or have expertise in bridging analysis with existing datasets would be particularly well-suited to compete in this field. The successful supplier, Olink Proteomics, exemplifies the type of entity needed for this service, indicating a potential for similar SMEs to expand their portfolio through participation in such tenders.

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Notice Title

Multiplexed Protein Biomarker Analysis

Notice Description

Multiplexed Protein Biomarker Analysis

Lot Information

Lot 1

Analysis of a wide range of multiplexed protein biomarkers using small volume samples (one microlitre). Additional information: The value listed in Section II.1.7 is the total contract value for a three year period for multiplexed protein biomarker analysis.

Procurement Information

This contract complies with the Public Contracts Regulations (2015) under Regulation 32(5)(a) where the supplies can be supplied only by an economic operator for the purpose of research, study and development. Olink provide testing and analysis of over 1000 protein biomarkers from small sample volumes (usually one microlitre). Sampling is dependent on the types of research being carried out at any point. It is essential that the analysis being conducted is consistent and comparable with existing data. Olink provide bridging analysis with existing data sets.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03577d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020825-2022
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
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e.coyle1@ulster.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 70124227

Buyer Location

Locality
COLERAINE
Postcode
BT52 1SA
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0C Causeway Coast and Glens
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Causeway Coast and Glens
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
East Londonderry

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OLINK PROTEOMICS

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