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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has recently completed a procurement process for a contract titled "DNA-encoded library (DEL) screening, QMRI," focusing on the education sector. Located in Edinburgh, this open procedure was initiated to identify novel small molecules for drug discovery, with an awarded contract value of £49,000. The tender was formally signed on 7 February 2020, and the project delivery will take place at the Queen's Medical Research Institute in Edinburgh. This procurement process showcases the use of technical justification for awarding the contract without competition due to the unique capabilities of the supplier, DyNAbind GmbH.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in advanced molecular technologies and drug discovery services. Companies equipped with innovative screening techniques or those that possess unique technologies in the biopharmaceutical field could benefit by aligning their offerings with the specific needs of large organisations such as universities and research institutions. With limited competition in this niche area, businesses that can ensure confidentiality of intellectual property and demonstrate a robust capacity for delivering specialised services will find themselves well-positioned in future tenders.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

DNA-encoded library (DEL) screening, QMRI

Notice Description

DNA-encoded library (DEL) screening

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). See additional information

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000616678
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382397
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

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Postcode Area
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

DyNAbind GmbH

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