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Direct Award for the Provision of GridION X5 (COVID Research)

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has completed a tender process for the "Direct Award for the Provision of GridION X5 (COVID Research)" aimed at supporting urgent genomic sequencing of COVID-19 samples. This procurement falls under the goods category within the education sector, located in Glasgow, UK. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the contract awarded to Oxford Nanopore Technologies Limited on 15th April 2020, with an award value of £76,460. Key aspects of the project include timely delivery to facilitate ongoing COVID-19 research and analysis, which has critical implications for public health.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the biomedical and laboratory equipment sectors, particularly those with capabilities in developing advanced genomic sequencers tailored for urgent research needs. Suppliers that specialise in innovative health technologies or have a track record in public sector procurement may find this contract aligns well with their offerings, fostering potential partnerships aimed at public health advancement during the ongoing pandemic challenges.

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Notice Title

Direct Award for the Provision of GridION X5 (COVID Research)

Notice Description

Internal PPE Ref 5488 Direct Award for the Provision of GridION X5 (COVID Research) The purchase of this unit is imperative for the CVR in our challenge of sequencing positive COVID-19 samples and the downstream analysis associated with each sequence. The number of samples that we will be receiving over the coming weeks will increase dramatically, therefore we urgently require the system to help in our task of undertaking full genome sequencing of the SARS-COV-2 - the virus that causes COVID-19. Genomic sequencing, bioinformatic analysis and the identification of potential therapies relay entirely on the timely delivery of the GridION, which provides the swift processing and capability we require. Rapid sequencing of viral genomes from patient samples in collaboration with public health colleagues informs our understanding of the transmission and spread of this virus and contributes to the generation of critical research tools which are shared with the wider research community.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award for the Provision of GridION X5 (COVID Research) This Exemption is required as the purchase of this unit is imperative for the CVR in our challenge of sequencing positive COVID-19 samples and the downstream analysis associated with each sequence. The number of samples that we will be receiving over the coming weeks will increase dramatically, therefore we urgently require the system to help in our task of undertaking full genome sequencing of the SARS-COV-2 - the virus that causes COVID-19. Genomic sequencing, bioinformatic analysis and the identification of potential therapies relay entirely on the timely delivery of the GridION, which provides the swift processing and capability we require. Rapid sequencing of viral genomes from patient samples in collaboration with public health colleagues informs our understanding of the transmission and spread of this virus and contributes to the generation of critical research tools which are shared with the wider research community. Direct award made to comply with the reformed EU Public Procurement Directive regulations for single source requirements. Reference: The Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016 - Regulation 6 Internal Procurement Policy Exception Form completed. Internal PPE Ref 5488

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000619980
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385209
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£76,460 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 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 GLASGOW
Contact Name
Gillian Ray
Contact Email
gillian.ray@glasgow.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413306908

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXFORD NANOPORE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385209
    Direct Award for the Provision of GridION X5 (COVID Research) - Internal PPE Ref 5488 Direct Award for the Provision of GridION X5 (COVID Research) The purchase of this unit is imperative for the CVR in our challenge of sequencing positive COVID-19 samples and the downstream analysis associated with each sequence. The number of samples that we will be receiving over the coming weeks will increase dramatically, therefore we urgently require the system to help in our task of undertaking full genome sequencing of the SARS-COV-2 - the virus that causes COVID-19. Genomic sequencing, bioinformatic analysis and the identification of potential therapies relay entirely on the timely delivery of the GridION, which provides the swift processing and capability we require. Rapid sequencing of viral genomes from patient samples in collaboration with public health colleagues informs our understanding of the transmission and spread of this virus and contributes to the generation of critical research tools which are shared with the wider research community.

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