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Annogen Software Services and Support

University Of Edinburgh

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31 Aug 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh procured software services and support for end-to-end genomic analysis. The service involves using biological material supplied by the university to generate plasmid libraries, supporting specific genomic research requirements. The work is classified as research and experimental development services (CPV 73110000) and is delivered in Edinburgh. The requirement is a single service package for the university, with no additional options stated. It concerns a specialist scientific and technology service rather than general software support: the supplier must provide the relevant genomic analysis capability and the associated proprietary technology needed to process the biological material and produce plasmid libraries. This is relevant to organisations providing genomic analysis, plasmid library generation and closely integrated scientific software services for university research.

This procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. The University of Edinburgh used a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, relying on the supplier’s proprietary technology and its stated position as the only company offering the required end-to-end genomic analysis service. One bid was received, submitted electronically by an EU-based supplier. Annogen BV was awarded the single lot. The award was made on 26 August 2026, and the contract was signed on 26 August 2026. The contract value is EUR 100,000 and its status is active. The evaluation outcome reflects the specific technical capability, proprietary technology and established understanding of the required processes, rather than an open competitive tender.

This award indicates demand from the University of Edinburgh for highly specialised genomic analysis linked to plasmid library generation. A credible future competitor would need demonstrable end-to-end capability, proprietary or otherwise distinctive technology, and the facilities and scientific expertise to work safely and effectively with biological material supplied by the university. Experience of delivering comparable genomic projects would be important: the successful rationale cites two previous uses of the technology and an established understanding between the parties of the requirements and processes. Suppliers are therefore more likely to be well placed if they can evidence repeatable research delivery, integrated software and laboratory workflows, and the technical depth to handle bespoke university requirements rather than offering standalone, general-purpose software support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Annogen Software Services and Support

Notice Description

The Service Provider has developed proprietary technology related to the specific requirements of this contract, and is the only company that offers these end-to-end genomic analysis services. The Service Provider will use the biological material that we shall provide to generate the plasmid libraries. This proprietary technology has previously been used twice before in similar projects, and both parties therefore also have a clear understanding of the requirements and processes involved, which is seen as an added benefit to the unique nature of this project.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Service Provider has developed proprietary technology related to the specific requirements of this contract, and is the only company that offers these end-to-end genomic analysis services. The Service Provider will use the biological material that we shall provide to generate the plasmid libraries. This proprietary technology has previously been used twice before in similar projects, and both parties therefore also have a clear understanding of the requirements and processes involved, which is seen as an added benefit to the unique nature of this project.

Procurement Information

The Service Provider has developed proprietary technology related to the specific requirements of this contract and is the only company that offers these end-to-end genomic analysis services. The Service Provider will use the biological material that we shall provide to generate the plasmid libraries. This proprietary technology has previously been used twice before in similar projects, and both parties therefore also have a clear understanding of the requirements and processes involved, which is seen as an added benefit to the unique nature of this project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000841555
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG563383
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
Postcode Area
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

Annogen B.V.

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG563383
    Annogen Software Services and Support - The Service Provider has developed proprietary technology related to the specific requirements of this contract, and is the only company that offers these end-to-end genomic analysis services. The Service Provider will use the biological material that we shall provide to generate the plasmid libraries. This proprietary technology has previously been used twice before in similar projects, and both parties therefore also have a clear understanding of the requirements and processes involved, which is seen as an added benefit to the unique nature of this project.

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