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(NU/1851) Framework Agreement between Newcastle University and Twist Bioscience

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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12 Dec 2022 at 15:21

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Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle University has awarded a framework agreement to Twist Biosciences for the supply of specific laboratory reagents related to Twist Targeted Methylation Sequencing Workflow, Equinox Library Amp mix and Human Methylome Panel. The procurement method used was limited and negotiated without the publication of a contract notice. The procurement process is now complete, and the contract was signed on 7th December 2022. Opportunities for business growth are available in the goods industry category, particularly for suppliers of laboratory reagents and sequencing technologies.

The award decision includes a 10 calendar day standstill period for unsuccessful tenderers to seek further debriefing. The buying organisation, Newcastle University, is in the education sector, with the procurement taking place in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. The contract was awarded to Twist Biosciences Corporation, a large-scale supplier in the UK, highlighting opportunities for similar companies to compete in future tenders. This public procurement process creates opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory reagents and sequencing technologies to engage with educational institutions like Newcastle University to supply specific products and services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(NU/1851) Framework Agreement between Newcastle University and Twist Bioscience

Notice Description

Newcastle University intends to establish a framework agreement with Twist Biosciences for the supply of Twist Targeted Methylation Sequencing Workflow, Equinox Library Amp mix and Human Methylome Panel. These specific products are required to allow the University to establish a unique way of sequencing methylated sites within the genome. It will allow the use of sequence capture technology and a new enzymatic methodology to replace bisulphite modification.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Newcastle University intends to establish a framework agreement with Twist Biosciences for the supply of Twist Targeted Methylation Sequencing Workflow, Equinox Library Amp mix and Human Methylome Panel. These specific products are required to allow the University to establish a unique way of sequencing methylated sites within the genome. It will allow the use of sequence capture technology and a new enzymatic methodology to replace bisulphite modification.

Procurement Information

The consumables to be purchased from framework agreement will allow the University to use a new methodology to be used for sequencing methylated sites.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038cb4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035094-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Twist Biosciences Corporation

Further Information

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