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NCA30946 Micro-array based genotyping, DecodeMe, IGMM

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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06 Dec 2021 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has recently completed a procurement process for the contract titled "NCA30946 Micro-array based genotyping, DecodeMe, IGMM". This procurement falls under the education industry category and is part of a limited tendering process, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £436,479.60, was signed on 15 October 2021, and it involved micro-array based genotyping for a UKRI-funded BLOOM study. The project specifically required genotyping services that adhere to a strict technical criteria to ensure the scientific integrity of the study, utilising the Affymetrix Axiom® array technology in Edinburgh, Scotland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the life sciences and biotechnology sectors, particularly those offering advanced genotyping services. Companies with experience in working with Affymetrix platforms or similar technologies would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts of a similar nature. As the project relies on a very specific technical offering tied to a high-profile study, it is an excellent space for specialised suppliers to leverage their capabilities and expertise to foster growth and secure contracts within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NCA30946 Micro-array based genotyping, DecodeMe, IGMM

Notice Description

Micro-array based genotyping for our UKRI-funded BLOOM study

Procurement Information

To ensure its success, it is essential that the DecodeME project undertakes genotyping of the 20,000 ME/CFS cohort using the Affymetrix Axiom(r) array, and this is only possible via ThermoFisher who is Affymetrix's parent company. The reason is that the project is only well-powered if - for its UK gender-, age- and ancestry-matched control samples - it takes advantage of the 500,000-strong UK Biobank cohort. Specifically, the project needs the genotypes of its cases (people with ME/CFS) to have been acquired using the exact same array as the controls (UK Biobank) and these were acquired using exactly this technology, i.e. the Affymetrix Axiom(r) array. Otherwise - if a different array is used - there is potential that technical errors would introduce spurious findings which might lead us to arrive at false scientific conclusions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000675581
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC434837
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£436,479 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
c.m.brown@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

LIFE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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