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Term Contract for the Supply of Metatranscriptomics and Metagenomics of low abundance samples

UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE

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Award

10 Dec 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

23 Sep 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Dundee has initiated an active procurement process for a term contract titled "Supply of Metatranscriptomics and Metagenomics of low abundance samples," focusing on the Education classification. The procurement concerns services related to advancing research in bronchiectasis through specialised sequencing projects. Located in Dundee, specifically at the University's School of Medicine, this tender is proceeding under an open procedure and invites electronic submissions until 24 October 2025 by 12:00 PM. The contract value is estimated at £200,000 GBP, and the procurement is part of a framework that supports electronic invoicing and payment, lasting initially for two years with potential renewals. Interested parties are encouraged to participate before the bid opening date which is set for the same day as the submission deadline.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in genomic sequencing services, particularly those with capabilities in metatranscriptomics and metagenomics. Companies positioned within the biotechnology or medical research sectors, offering innovative solutions tailored to low abundance sample analysis, stand to benefit greatly. The involvement in this contract not only provides financial growth through a substantial contract value but also presents a chance to collaborate with a prestigious institution like the University of Dundee. Moreover, firms with prior experience in similar educational or medical research frameworks, and those adept at navigating open procurement procedures and electronic response submissions, would find themselves well-suited to compete in this tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Term Contract for the Supply of Metatranscriptomics and Metagenomics of low abundance samples

Notice Description

Supply of Metatranscriptomics and Metagenomics of low abundance samples

Lot Information

Lot 1

The focus of this project is to progress research in respect of bronchiectasis. Scope is Strand specific metatranscriptomic and metagenomic sequencing of low abundance airway samples with degradation.

Renewal: This is a term contract (2+1+1 max)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000810932
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545319
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20252 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, Victoria Anne Watson
Contact Email
m.y.kirkpatrick@dundee.ac.uk, v.a.z.watson@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
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City
Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NYU HOSPITAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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