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Novel benchtop sequencing platform

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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13 Mar 2025 at 16:43

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract for a novel benchtop sequencing platform, classified under Biomedical equipment, to be delivered in Edinburgh, UKM75. The procurement process falls under the goods category and has been completed. The contract was awarded on 13th March 2025, utilizing a limited procurement method due to technical reasons citing the absence of competition. The supplier selected for this contract is Element Biosciences, with the contract valued at GBP 290,640. A ten-day standstill period has been observed for any potential challenges to the award.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers specialising in high-tech biomedical equipment that meets stringent technical specifications. Businesses capable of providing innovative, cost-effective sequencing solutions, especially those that can operate on varying scales, would have been well-positioned to compete. The focused procurement method and the emphasis on quality and cost-effectiveness highlight the value placed on technical excellence and affordability, appealing to SMEs like Element Biosciences.

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Notice Title

Novel benchtop sequencing platform

Notice Description

The genetics core team wishes to trial a novel bench-top sequencing platform which can scan low diversity libraries with high quality (Q30>90%; Q40>90%), a low PhiX spike, providing 2B reads per run at low cost of purchase and low cost per run (<5 GBP/Gb) and the ability to operate on small and large scale reading projects. On the basis of market analysis it is believed competition is absent for technical reasons and the awarded supplier may offer the only current 'out of the box' single device which fulfils this specification within the project budget. A ten day stand-still period will be observed should an economic operator who has not been identified in the market engagement wish to challenge the award, at which point the Authority may at its sole option cancel the award.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The genetics core team wishes to trial a novel bench-top sequencing platform which can scan low diversity libraries with high quality (Q30>90%; Q40>90%), a low PhiX spike, providing 2B reads per run at low cost of purchase and low cost per run (<5 GBP/Gb) and the ability to operate on small and large scale reading projects. On the basis of market analysis it is believed competition is absent for technical reasons and the awarded supplier may offer the only current 'out of the box' single device which fulfils this specification within the project budget. A ten day stand-still period will be observed should an economic operator who has not been identified in the market engagement wish to challenge the award, at which point the Authority may at its sole option cancel the award. Additional information: Minimum scoring applied in the sense that had the solution not met the stringent criteria of the customer it would have been rejected.

Procurement Information

On the basis of market analysis it is believed competition is absent for technical reasons and the awarded supplier may offer the only current 'out of the box' single device which fulfils this specification. A ten day stand-still period will be observed should an economic operator who has not been identified in the market engagement wish to challenge the award, at which point the Authority may at its sole option cancel the award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ed00
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009318-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38434540 - Biomedical equipment

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
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 202511 months 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

ELEMENT BIOSCIENCES

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