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Source Bioscience Sequencing Services

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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07 Oct 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process was initiated by the University of Edinburgh for the "Source Bioscience Sequencing Services" contract in the Education sector. Located in Edinburgh, the contract falls under the services category and is managed by the central purchasing body of the university. This contract reached the award stage as of 7th October 2025, with the procurement process being classified as limited, without prior publication, due to the technical necessity of ensuring data continuity and integrity for an ongoing project. The contract was awarded to Source BioScience UK Limited on 3rd October 2025 for the amount of £58,220.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses that specialise in sequencing services and have the capability to ensure high data reliability and congruency for research projects. Although the contract was procured through a direct award to meet specific project demands, businesses with relevant expertise could consider targeting future contracts at the University of Edinburgh or similar institutions. Companies equipped to handle complex data integration and those capable of consistently delivering technical services may find substantial opportunities for collaboration and growth by understanding the specific needs outlined in such tailored procurement scenarios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Source Bioscience Sequencing Services

Notice Description

Sequencing services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh requires sequencing services for an ongoing project. Data from earlier samples will be integrated with the next batch of samples to be sequenced as part of this procurement. To maintain the integrity and congruency of the project, it is essential to use the same supplier for continuity. Awarding the contract to a new supplier could introduce risks such as batch errors or data misalignment, which would undermine the research's reproducibility. Therefore, to avoid these potential issues and ensure the quality and reliability of the data, the contract will be awarded directly to Source Bioscience.

Procurement Information

The University of Edinburgh requires sequencing services for an ongoing project. Data from earlier samples will be integrated with the next batch of samples to be sequenced as part of this procurement. To maintain the integrity and congruency of the project, it is essential to use the same supplier for continuity. Awarding the contract to a new supplier could introduce risks such as batch errors or data misalignment, which would undermine the research's reproducibility. Therefore, to avoid these potential issues and ensure the quality and reliability of the data, the contract will be awarded directly to Source Bioscience.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000812183
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540798
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,220 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Oct 20254 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 EDINBURGH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

SOURCE BIOSCIENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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