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DestiNA Genomics Sequencing, Roslin

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has recently awarded a contract titled "DestiNA Genomics Sequencing, Roslin" for services in the education industry. Located in Edinburgh, the procurement was conducted through an open procedure and is now in the award stage, having been signed on 13 December 2019. The contract, valued at £90,000, involves the generation and testing of reagents for nucleic acid and protein quantification in livestock samples, as well as training staff from the Roslin Institute in the use of developed kits. The delivery location is specified as Roslin, Midlothian.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the biotechnology and agricultural sectors, particularly those specialising in diagnostics or genomic technologies. Companies with expertise in developing proprietary technology or diagnostic assays tailored for livestock applications would be especially well-suited to engage with the University of Edinburgh in future tenders. Given the unique technical specifications required for this contract, interested suppliers should focus on innovation and proprietary advancements to remain competitive in similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

DestiNA Genomics Sequencing, Roslin

Notice Description

Generation and testing of reagents for nucleic acid and protein quantification in livestock samples using proprietary technology. Also, training Roslin Institute staff in the use of the developed kits for diagnostic molecule quantification in cattle samples.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Regulation Reg 6(1)(b)(ii) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition based on the following justification: Competition is absent for technical reasons (only if it is not caused by artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists);. We seek to develop a diagnostic assay using specific proprietary technology developed by DestiNA, and therefore which no other business anywhere could offer

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000608259
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375204
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mark.eardley@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
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DESTINA GENOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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