Planning

Sequencing & Genotyping Services

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Planning

02 Sep 2025 at 11:07

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is in the planning stages of procuring a framework for Sequencing & Genotyping Services. This initiative, classified under research laboratory services, is part of the university's strategic plan to bolster its internal capabilities. The focus area is services, with a particular emphasis on ensuring availability across the University Campus located in Edinburgh, region UKM75. Interested parties should note that the intent is to issue a future notice by 30th January 2026. To facilitate this, potential suppliers will soon be sought to join an approved framework to address gaps where internal capabilities or capacities are inadequate.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the provision of sequencing and genotyping services. Suitable enterprises range from specialised research laboratories to established biotech firms with robust service delivery models that can cater to academic environments. Businesses joining this framework can gain a stable client in the form of a prestigious educational institution, offering potential growth and ongoing collaboration opportunities within the vibrant research sector in the UK. This framework is ideal for companies looking to expand their market reach in the academic research domain, ensuring they are poised to meet the dynamic needs of a leading university.

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Notice Title

Sequencing & Genotyping Services

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh (UoE) is intending to create a framework covering a wide range of sequencing and genotyping services. End-users will approach UoE internal resources as their first option, however, where capability, capacity or cost does not meet requirements, business will be directed to approved suppliers on the framework. The contract opportunity is for the supply and delivery of Sequencing & Genotyping Services across the University Campus.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh (UoE) is intending to create a framework covering a wide range of sequencing and genotyping services. End-users will approach UoE internal resources as their first option, however, where capability, capacity or cost does not meet requirements, business will be directed to approved suppliers on the framework. The contract opportunity is for the supply and delivery of Sequencing & Genotyping Services across the University Campus

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05920c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053109-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mritchi7@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502759

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

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