Planning

Sequencing & Genotyping Services

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Planning

02 Sep 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is in the planning phase of a procurement process described as the "Sequencing & Genotyping Services." This initiative is aimed at establishing a framework for comprehensive sequencing and genotyping services throughout the university campus. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically within the education sector, and is tagged to cover Edinburgh, coded region UKM75. The planning documents were published on 2nd September 2025, with a future notice date set for 30th January 2026. This open tender will generate opportunities for approved suppliers once the university's internal options cannot meet specific requirements regarding capability, capacity, or cost.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies operating in the fields of life sciences and biotechnology, particularly those capable of providing sequencing and genotyping services. It is highly suited for businesses looking to partner with a prestigious academic institution such as the University of Edinburgh. The tender allows businesses in this domain to establish themselves as preferred suppliers, potentially driving substantial sales volume and ensuring a stable relationship with a renowned educational institution. The procurement process is in the planning stage, indicating potential room for interested companies to align their offerings with the future contract requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sequencing & Genotyping Services

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh (UoE) is intending to create a framework covering a wide range of sequencing and genotyping services. End-users will approach UoE internal resources as their first option, however, where capability, capacity or cost does not meet requirements, business will be directed to approved suppliers on the framework. The contract opportunity is for the supply and delivery of Sequencing & Genotyping Services across the University Campus.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh (UoE) is intending to create a framework covering a wide range of sequencing and genotyping services. End-users will approach UoE internal resources as their first option, however, where capability, capacity or cost does not meet requirements, business will be directed to approved suppliers on the framework. The contract opportunity is for the supply and delivery of Sequencing & Genotyping Services across the University Campus

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000808960
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538258
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mritchi7@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502759

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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