Tender

RNA Aptamers

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Tender

23 Feb 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is currently conducting a procurement process under an open tender titled "RNA Aptamers." This contract, valued at £130,000, involves the selection of RNA aptamers against human protein targets, with the submission period ending on 2nd March 2022. The contract delivery location is the University of Edinburgh, situated in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement is at the active tender stage, and the contract period is expected to run from 30th March 2022 to 30th April 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the life sciences and biotechnology sectors, particularly those specialising in RNA technology and related services. Companies with proven experience in conducting research or development projects in collaboration with academic institutions would be well-positioned to submit their proposals. Additionally, businesses capable of demonstrating the necessary qualifications and financial stability, as per the specified eligibility criteria, will be in a strong position to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

RNA Aptamers

Notice Description

RNA aptamer selection against human protein targets for The University of Edinburgh.

Lot Information

Lot 1

You are invited to tender for RNA aptamer selection against human protein targets for The University of Edinburgh. This Contract covers the period from 30/03/2022 to 30/04/2023.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000684457
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441576
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71620000 - Analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2022Expired
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
Not specified
Contact Email
zzheng33@exseed.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
Not specified

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

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