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High resolution, in situ platform to combine single-cell and spatial genomics analyses.

UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

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14 Jun 2023 at 09:52

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Manchester has awarded a contract for a high-resolution, in situ platform to combine single-cell and spatial genomics analyses to Vizgen Inc. The procurement method used was a limited process through an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. This contract falls within the "Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products" industry category. The contract, valued at 428,000 GBP, was signed on June 8, 2023. The University of Manchester, located in Manchester, United Kingdom, initiated this tender, which is now in the award stage.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the medical equipment industry, to engage with the University of Manchester. Companies with expertise in genomic technologies and single-cell analysis would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. As a public body, the University of Manchester follows a structured procurement process to ensure transparency and fair competition, providing a level playing field for businesses looking to grow through public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

High resolution, in situ platform to combine single-cell and spatial genomics analyses.

Notice Description

The high resolution, in situ platform to combine single-cell and spatial genomics analyses, is required by the Genomic Technologies Core Facility (GTCF). Enabling multiplexed, error-robust, single-cell in situ transcriptomic imaging from whole tissue to subcellular resolution.

Procurement Information

The High resolution in situ platform to combine single-cell and spatial genomics analyses, is required by the Genomic Technologies Core Facility The High resolution in situ platform to combine single-cell and spatial genomics analyses is provided by Vizgen Inc., who are the sole provider of the MERSCOPE Platform. MERSCOPE is the MERFISH technology platform solution developed by the supplier. The MERSCOPE Platform is powered by MERFISH (Multiplexed Error Robust in situ Hybridization) technology, which is exclusively licensed to Vizgen by Harvard University for commercialisation. This solution enables multiplexed, error-robust, single-cell in situ transcriptomic imaging from whole tissue to subcellular resolution. This product and it's use is covered by U.S. patents

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03d602
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016817-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£428,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20232 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 MANCHESTER
Contact Name
Jan Disley
Contact Email
jan.disley@manchester.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M13 9PL
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIZGEN

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