Tender

Iso-Seqencing Services

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Tender

16 Sep 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is currently conducting a tender for "Iso-Seqencing Services," aimed at enhancing their research capabilities in the education sector. The procurement process is currently at the active tender stage, with submissions due by 12:00 PM on 7th October 2020. Services will be primarily delivered remotely by the successful supplier, who will perform iso-sequencing for samples provided by the University. The tender is an open procedure, with the delivery location based in Edinburgh, UK, and utilising the PCS-Tender portal for submissions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific research and technological services, particularly those with expertise in sequencing technologies and qualified technicians. Companies with robust financial standing and a minimum annual turnover of £240,000 over the past three years are encouraged to participate. Those experienced in compliance with quality management standards such as ISO 9001 and with environmental policies are ideally suited to meet the selection criteria, facilitating potential partnerships and growth in the academic and research sectors.

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Notice Title

Iso-Seqencing Services

Notice Description

The University require the provision of iso-sequencing services for samples provided by the University. The University are using the PCS-Tender portal to conduct this ITT exercise. The PCS-Tender reference is: itt_36517

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University (The Buyer) invites competitive tenders for the provision of Iso-Sequencing Services on behalf of a team of researchers based at the Roslin Institute at the University of Edinburgh. Samples will be provided by the University and the supplier will perform the sequencing requirements and return the subsequent data. This work is part of the wider 'Functional Annotation of Animal Genomes' (FAANG) initiative which aims to improve the function annotation of animal genomes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000630738
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394861
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
16 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Billy Robertson
Contact Email
billy.robertson@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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

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

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