Planning

AF116- LSTM Sequencing Services Framework Agreement

LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE

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Planning

07 Mar 2025 at 12:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine is initiating a procurement process titled "AF116- LSTM Sequencing Services Framework Agreement" within the research services industry category. This project, which focuses on sequencing services, including Next Generation, Third Generation, and Sanger Sequencing services, falls under the planning stage. The procurement process is detailed within a framework agreement proposed to last up to three years and offers a total value of £330,000. Interested businesses should note that preliminary market engagement occurred in October/November 2024 with a future notice expected by 13th March 2025 and contract duties commencing on 30th May 2025. The framework is open to all bidders regardless of prior contact, ensuring inclusivity and broad market engagement.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in sequencing and related research services to grow their portfolio by securing a place in a substantial framework agreement. Companies capable of delivering high-quality sequencing services would find this opportunity ideally suited to their expertise. The contract's extensive value and multi-year duration offer long-term collaboration potential, thus opening new avenues for revenue and research partnerships. Engaging with this procurement process could facilitate business growth through a prestigious association with a leading public authority in the health and research sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AF116- LSTM Sequencing Services Framework Agreement

Notice Description

LSTM requires Sequencing services for a variety of options which includes Next Generation, Third Generation & Sanger Sequencing services, LSTM invites bidders to join a framework agreement lasting up to 3 years. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=931979236

Planning Information

LSTM engaged with the market to establish the market interest in potentially joining framework for sequencing services. This was done in October/ November 2024. No specific details of the scope were shared, companies were contacted to see if they would be interested in joining our framework as this is the first time the school has undertaken this, and we were unsure of the feasibility. All interested parties are welcome to bid regardless of whether LSTM has previously been in contact enquiring about your interest. The tender is open to all bids.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ea72
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008328-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 May 2025 - 29 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE
Contact Name
Alex Fisher
Contact Email
purchasing@lstmed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01513517713

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 5QA
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Brownlow Hill
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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