High Throughput Single Cell Spatial Instrument

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High Throughput Single Cell Spatial Instrument

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The Institute for Regeneration and Repair Single-cell and Spatial Biology Facility at the University of Edinburgh has received funding to purchase a is a high-throughput in situ spatial transcriptomics platform for whole-transcriptome profiling directly on tissue sections, with automated imaging, transcript decoding and on-board processing.

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The Institute for Regeneration and Repair Single-cell and Spatial Biology Facility at the University of Edinburgh has received funding to purchase a high-throughput in situ spatial transcriptomics platform for whole-transcriptome profiling directly on tissue sections, with automated imaging, transcript decoding and on-board processing.

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The Institute for Regeneration and Repair Single-cell and Spatial Biology Facility at the University of Edinburgh has received funding to purchase a high-throughput in situ spatial transcriptomics platform for whole-transcriptome profiling directly on tissue sections, with automated imaging, transcript decoding and on-board processing. To meet UoE research priorities and the requirements of a shared University research core facility, any system purchased must meet a defined set of technical and operational criteria, including whole-transcriptome profiling at single-cell and subcellular resolution, large imageable area and throughput suitable for the facility's user base, the ability to run whole-transcriptome, targeted and bespoke assays on a single platform, reliable low-abundance transcript detection, a unified workflow across FFPE and fresh frozen tissue without specific optimisation, fully integrated on-instrument imaging, decoding and analysis, and portable, analysis-ready data outputs that do not depend on a mandatory vendor-hosted cloud workspace. Only one supplier is able to meet this full combination of requirements, and no alternative system on the market meets all of the criteria in combination., As a result, the Negotiated Procedure without Prior Publication procedure has been used for this purchase. Purchasing the system also allows for added value; the facility can build on the existing expertise of the supplier's spatial transcriptomics workflows. The facility also has a system-in-situ spatial transcriptomics platform used for targeted spatial gene expression profiling. A platform built on related in situ technology and chemistry, which will support efficient implementation, staff training, user support and data handling. The proposed system will build on the foundational capabilities of the In-Situ platform while extending the workflow to large-scale whole-transcriptome spatial profiling.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000837737
Publication Source: Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560408
Current Stage: Award
All Stages: Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Goods
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: 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
CPV Codes: 33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: £697,170 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 16 Jul 20263 weeks 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

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
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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: 10X GENOMICS

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https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560408
High Throughput Single Cell Spatial Instrument - The Institute for Regeneration and Repair Single-cell and Spatial Biology Facility at the University of Edinburgh has received funding to purchase a is a high-throughput in situ spatial transcriptomics platform for whole-transcriptome profiling directly on tissue sections, with automated imaging, transcript decoding and on-board processing.

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