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DNA Extraction & QC DecodeME, IGMM

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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18 Jun 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has successfully completed a procurement process for DNA extraction and Quality Control services for its DecodeME research project, classified under the education sector. This procurement, initiated through a limited method without prior publication, resulted in a contract awarded to UK Biocentre Ltd. The contract, valued at £396,900, was signed on 17 June 2021, with the service delivery location at the Institute of Genetics and Cancer in Edinburgh. This procurement was conducted under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

This contracting opportunity is ideal for large-scale biotechnology and laboratory service providers, particularly those specialising in genomic services and quality control measures. With the growth of research projects in the biomedical field, businesses that can offer innovative solutions and meet the technical requirements outlined in the tender may find significant advantage in engaging with such tenders. The unique requirements of the DecodeME project, reliant on specific technical expertise, create a specialised niche for companies looking to expand their portfolio in research-related services.

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Notice Title

DNA Extraction & QC DecodeME, IGMM

Notice Description

DNA extraction and Quality Control services for the DecodeME research project.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Regulation Reg 33(1)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, a contracting authority may use the negotiated procedure without the prior publication in the case of a public contract, based on the following justification: 2. 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);

Procurement Information

The NIHR National Biosample Centre plays an essential role in this project and for this reason it would be required for them to deliver what was explicitly written into the grant application funded jointly by the NIHR and MRC.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000657824
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN418698
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
£396,900 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20214 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
John Kenmure
Contact Email
j.kenmure@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316504776

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UK BIOCENTRE

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