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Term Contract for the supply of RNA extraction, mRNA sequencing, and bioinformatics analysis from blood samples

UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE

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08 Feb 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Dundee has awarded a contract to GENEWIZ UK Ltd for a Term Contract for the supply of RNA extraction, mRNA sequencing, and bioinformatics analysis from blood samples. The procurement method was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement process was initiated by the University of Dundee, a central purchasing body in the education sector located in Dundee, UK. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract signed on 31st January 2024. The tender presents opportunities for businesses in the services industry, especially those specializing in RNA extraction, sequencing, and bioinformatics analysis.

This tender from the University of Dundee is particularly suited for SMEs in the bioinformatics and sequencing services sector. The contract for RNA extraction and sequencing services provides growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in molecular biology and bioinformatics. The University's selection of GENEWIZ UK Ltd, based on a previous mini-competition where they demonstrated outstanding value and service quality, underlines the potential for successful collaborations with innovative and cost-effective suppliers. Businesses with a track record in delivering high-quality and timely sequencing services stand to benefit from participating in similar future procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Term Contract for the supply of RNA extraction, mRNA sequencing, and bioinformatics analysis from blood samples

Notice Description

RNA extraction, mRNA sequencing, and bioinformatics analysis from blood samples. New services, constituting a continuation of existing services previously awarded to the service provider under UoD-LAB059-TC-2019 Framework for the Supply of Sequencing Services after a Mini Comp process.

Lot Information

Lot 1

RNA extraction, mRNA sequencing, and bioinformatics analysis from blood samples

Procurement Information

A mini-competition was held in 2023 for the original project, which involved RNA extraction, sample QC, stand-specific RNAseq and data analysis for blood samples from a subset of patients with bronchiectasis participating in the BRIDGE study. GENEWIZ provided the best price, over 10k GBP less than that quoted by other competitors, and the best service within this competition, which included extensive data analysis, and were awarded the project. The work yielded high impact results and we now wish to combine these with further RNA sequencing data from all of the remaining participant samples from the BRIDGE study, and a COPD cohort for disease comparison. For the best value, we wish to use the control cohort data obtained in the original project, and to ensure that data from the patient samples analysed in the first project is exactly comparable to that in the upcoming project, allowing integration into one large bronchiectasis patient cohort. GENEWIZ have agreed to perform combined data analysis of the two projects at no additional charge

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000757709
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB498387
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
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
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20242 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 DUNDEE
Contact Name
Mary Kirkpatrick
Contact Email
m.y.kirkpatrick@dundee.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1382386604

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4HN
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GENEWIZ

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB498387
    Term Contract for the supply of RNA extraction, mRNA sequencing, and bioinformatics analysis from blood samples - RNA extraction, mRNA sequencing, and bioinformatics analysis from blood samples. New services, constituting a continuation of existing services previously awarded to the service provider under UoD-LAB059-TC-2019 Framework for the Supply of Sequencing Services after a Mini Comp process.

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