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Derivation of research-grade human induced Pluripotent Stem Cell line

THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract for the derivation of research-grade human induced Pluripotent Stem Cell line to RoslinCT. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £110,700.0 GBP, was signed on 8th November 2022. The tender, titled "Derivation of research-grade human induced Pluripotent Stem Cell line," falls under the services category and was initiated on 5th December 2022 in Edinburgh, UK. The University undertook market research before awarding the contract due to the rarity of the disease being studied and the limited number of patient samples available for research.

This tender for the generation of induced pluripotent stem cells offers growth opportunities for businesses in the biotechnology and medical research sectors. Suppliers with expertise in cell biology and stem cell research, particularly those capable of working with rare diseases and small patient sample sizes, would be well-suited to compete. The University of Edinburgh, as the buying organisation, aims to maximise the quality and volume of research that can be conducted with the existing patient samples, highlighting the importance of this research project for the scientific community and potential future medical advancements.

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Notice Title

Derivation of research-grade human induced Pluripotent Stem Cell line

Notice Description

The generation of induced pluripotent stem cell (iPCS) lines to facilitate the research of the effects of STING signalling on monocytic cells and lung epithelial cells in Type 1 Interferonopathies.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The generation of induced pluripotent stem cell (iPCS) lines to facilitate the research of the effects of STING signalling on monocytic cells and lung epithelial cells in Type 1 Interferonopathies. The study relates to a disease that is extremely rare, and the current samples are gathered from a very small number of patients in the UK.

Options: The University reserves the option to instruct the supplier to generate additional lines strictly to support this specific research project, should it be identified as necessary.

Procurement Information

The study relates to a disease that is extremely rare, and samples are gathered from a very small number of patients in the UK, who often tend to be children. As a consequence, taking repeated samples is not possible and it is important to maximise the quality of cells used for iPS cell generation, as well as the volume of research that may be conducted with the existing samples. A market research and engagement exercise was undertaken prior to awarding this contract to find alternative local sources of these services, which did not return any better value alternative than the supplier identified in this notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000714126
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC465942
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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
SME

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
£110,700 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Nov 20223 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Louise Connolly
Contact Email
louise.connolly@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

ROSLINCT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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