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IPSC Editing Services

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed its procurement process for IPSC Editing Services, which involves inserting a large section of DNA into specific genome locations using CRISPRi technology. This contract, classified under the "Education" industry category (CPV code 73300000), was awarded to Bioneer A/S, a large supplier based in Denmark. The procurement method used was limited, due to technical reasons that resulted in the absence of competition. This award noted a contract value of £95,000, signed on 21 October 2024, aiming to deliver the service at the University of Edinburgh's UK Dementia Research Institute in Edinburgh (region UKM75). The tender process has been marked as complete.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced genetic engineering and cellular biology, particularly those with expertise in CRISPR technology. Given the stringent quality control requirements and technical precision needed for the task, companies with a robust background in biotech services are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The emphasis on high-quality edited cell populations highlights a consistent demand for specialised, technically competent suppliers who can meet rigorous standards, thereby opening doors for those adept in cutting-edge biotechnological services.

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Notice Title

IPSC Editing Services

Notice Description

Service to edit iPSC lines, in order to insert a large section of DNA into the genome at a specific location (CRISPRi cassette to be introduced into the CLYBL safe harbour locus). Edited lines then need to undergo single cell selection and expansion, to make sure that there is a pure population of edited cells.

Procurement Information

The University requires a cell editing service with high quality population of purely edited cells, alongside quality control testing. Market research has concluded that the supplier is the only one that can meet the University's strict requirement. As such, Competition is absent for technical reasons.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000781361
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516813
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£95,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20241 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
Sharron Gardiner
Contact Email
sgardiner@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

BIONEER

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516813
    IPSC Editing Services - Service to edit iPSC lines, in order to insert a large section of DNA into the genome at a specific location (CRISPRi cassette to be introduced into the CLYBL safe harbour locus). Edited lines then need to undergo single cell selection and expansion, to make sure that there is a pure population of edited cells.

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