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Element Avanti

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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30 Jan 2025 at 11:29

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh, a body governed by public law and located in Edinburgh, UK, has successfully completed the procurement process for goods under the title "Element Avanti" in the industry category of laboratory centrifuges and accessories (CPV code 42931100). The contract was awarded on 17th January 2025, with Elemental, a supplier based in Derry, UK, fulfilling the requirement. The procurement method utilised was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition due to the specific technical needs that only the Element AVITI system could meet. This procurement will significantly enhance the Genetics Core's ongoing and future research projects.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in genomic technologies and laboratory equipment. It is particularly suitable for suppliers who can provide niche, high-quality products that meet stringent technical specifications, such as those related to sequencing and genomic research. By partnering with a renowned institution like the University of Edinburgh, businesses can enhance their reputation and potentially secure future contracts that demand specialised and advanced technological solutions. The completed procurement illustrates the substantial market for innovative genomic research tools and the growing partnership between higher education institutions and technology providers.

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Notice Title

Element Avanti

Notice Description

This purchase builds on the University and its Genetics Core expertise in near-to-clinic genomics, current experience of working with technology, our hosted biobank and already in place embedded genomic automation. The implementation of the equipment will significantly impact ongoing and future research projects. For example, it will facilitate the investigation of genomic variation in funded, and future, projects of structurally-diverse tumour types of unmet need. The Genetics Core requires a short-read sequencing platform that has the ability to sequence low-diversity libraries without the need to add in large amounts of PhiX (more than 5%) to artificially introduce base diversity. It needs to be able to work with single cell platforms, especially 10x Genomics and Parse, and be able to run any combination of their barcodes for these experiments. It needs to have the ability to work with low to medium sample numbers (two to twelve) while maintaining high quality data and throughput. The chosen system in the Element AVITI is the only system on the market that can fulfil this requirement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This purchase builds on the University and its Genetics Core expertise in near-to-clinic genomics, current experience of working with technology, our hosted biobank and already in place embedded genomic automation. The implementation of the equipment will significantly impact ongoing and future research projects. For example, it will facilitate the investigation of genomic variation in funded, and future, projects of structurally-diverse tumour types of unmet need. The Genetics Core requires a short-read sequencing platform that has the ability to sequence low-diversity libraries without the need to add in large amounts of PhiX (more than 5%) to artificially introduce base diversity. It needs to be able to work with single cell platforms, especially 10x Genomics and Parse, and be able to run any combination of their barcodes for these experiments. It needs to have the ability to work with low to medium sample numbers (two to twelve) while maintaining high quality data and throughput. The chosen system in the Element AVITI is the only system on the market that can fulfil this requirement.

Procurement Information

This purchase builds on the University and its Genetics Core expertise in near-to-clinic genomics, current experience of working with technology, our hosted biobank and already in place embedded genomic automation. The implementation of the equipment will significantly impact ongoing and future research projects. For example, it will facilitate the investigation of genomic variation in funded, and future, projects of structurally-diverse tumour types of unmet need.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d746
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003074-2025
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

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42931100 - Laboratory centrifuges and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£290,640 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jan 20251 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
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
esilves2@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502508

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELEMENTAL

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