Notice Information
Notice Title
Term Contract for the Olink (Explore HT platform) analysis of study samples
Notice Description
This relates to an ongoing project in respect of Olink (Explore HT platform) analysis of study samples (start date 04/04/2025 and end date 03/04/2026
Lot Information
Lot 1
Source Bioscience offers the University the ability to utilise Olink patented high-quality multiplex immunoassay Explore HT panel for precision proteomics in human protein biomarker discovery(Explore HT platform) analysis of study samples; additional deliveries by the original service provider under the strict conditions stated in the Regulations.
Procurement Information
Source BioScience Laboratory offer the University of Dundee the ability to utilise Olink(r) patented high-quality multiplex immunoassay Explore HT panel for precision proteomics in human protein biomarker discovery, with laboratories operating to ISO 9001:2015 standards. Olink's protein panels can achieve a high level of multiplexing while maintaining exceptional data quality thanks to proprietary Proximity Extension Assay (PEA). Olink Explore HT is a multiplex immunoassay platform for human protein biomarker discovery, offering high-throughput analysis of over 5,400 proteins using PEA technology with a next generation sequencing (NGS) readout, using only 1ul of sample. The panel that we have chosen has comprehensive coverage of our inflammation-related proteins of interest and has been utilised with the same supplier in a project run recently with which we hope to integrate and validate data. Unlike in many other immunoassay formats, any antibody cross-reactivity that may occur during the multiplexed PEA is excluded from the detection process. We plan to analyse airway samples from a study of patients with the chronic lung disease bronchiectasis. Samples will be provided in an anonymised format and no participant data will be shared with the facility. We have previously used an alternative academic facility for Olink analysis with smaller panels (target 48 and 96; Leeds University) however, the facility are unable to offer the extended proteomic panel required for the present project (Explore HT). The Source BioScience laboratory have recently completed a project for us within a collaborative study, utilising the Explore HT platform, yielding highly interesting and high-quality data which allowed novel characterisation of inflammation within the disease. As the assay output is not quantitative and rather is in "relative abundance," for the best chance to integrate and validate the results we have obtained, and to be guaranteed a confirmed high-quality analysis given the total cost of the project, we want to utilise the same supplier. Furthermore, the supplier has offered a discounted price for the present project due to utilising existing stocks of these assay kits which have expiry dates closely aligning with our project timelines.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-r6ebe6-0000795093
- Publication Source
- Public Contracts Scotland
- Latest Notice
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527378
- 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
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- CPV Codes
73110000 - Research services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- £160,000 £100K-£500K
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 2 Apr 202510 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 2 Apr 202510 months 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
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE
- Contact Name
- Mary Kirkpatrick
- Contact Email
- m.y.kirkpatrick@dundee.ac.uk
- Contact Phone
- +44 1382386810
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
- TLF14 Nottingham
-
- Local Authority
- Dundee City
- Electoral Ward
- West End
- Westminster Constituency
- Dundee Central
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527378
Term Contract for the Olink (Explore HT platform) analysis of study samples - This relates to an ongoing project in respect of Olink (Explore HT platform) analysis of study samples (start date 04/04/2025 and end date 03/04/2026
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