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DNA Tissue Samples

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University Of Edinburgh awarded a contract for "DNA Tissue Samples" to Informed Genomics Ltd. The tender involved analysing low-quality FFPE tissue with specific DNA sequencing requirements. The procurement method was a limited Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £55,788.3 GBP, was signed on 4th November 2022. The procurement process was completed, providing opportunities in the services sector.

This tender by the University Of Edinburgh for DNA tissue samples presented business opportunities for suppliers such as Informed Genomics Ltd, especially those offering specialised DNA sequencing services. The contract aimed to analyse FFPE rectal cancer samples as part of an NHS Grampian cohort. Businesses in the biomedical field with expertise in DNA analysis and sequencing technologies would find this tender well-suited for growth opportunities in the healthcare sector, leveraging the unique specifications of the procurement process.

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Notice Title

DNA Tissue Samples

Notice Description

Analysis of FFPE rectal cancer resection samples as part of an NHS Grampian population cohort, which will be analysed alongside their paired biopsies.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Analysis of low-quality FFPE tissue which requires DNA sequencing specifically designed for highly degraded DNA.

Procurement Information

This is the only service provider offering the Nonacus Cell3(tm) Target enrichment system as a DNA sequencing service. This is required because our samples are low-quality FFPE tissue and so require DNA sequencing specifically designed for highly degraded DNA.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000728821
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR475939
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

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,788 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 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
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Alice Newey
Contact Email
alice.newey@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INFORMED GENOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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