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title: "(NU/1851) Framework Agreement between Newcastle University and Twist Bioscience"
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# (NU/1851) Framework Agreement between Newcastle University and Twist Bioscience

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23369199-5c26-4c6f-a51b-ab57e6acfe53

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## Summary

Newcastle University has awarded a £2,000,000 contract to Twist Bioscience Corporation for a framework agreement (NU/1851) to develop a new methodology for analysing DNA methylation using laboratory reagents. The procurement method used was a selective negotiated procedure, with a contract period starting on January 30, 2023, and ending on October 29, 2027. The tender closed on January 29, 2023, and the contract was awarded on January 31, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for suppliers of laboratory reagents, especially those specialising in DNA analysis and sequencing technologies, to engage with Newcastle University in innovative research projects. Businesses that can provide the specific products required, such as targeted methylation sequencing workflows, library amp mixes, and human methylome panels, will find this tender well-suited for growth and collaboration in the field of DNA analysis and research.

## Notice

This is a framework agreement established using the negotiated procedure without a call for competition. The requirement is for specific reagents supplied by Twist Bioscience Corporation to develop a new methodology to analyse DNA methylation. The specific products required are: Targeted Methylation Sequencing Workflow, Equinox Library Amp Mix and Human Methylome Panel.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/919fe8d2-92a7-45e4-a13d-2c3400769bc4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2023 - 29 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TWIST BIOSCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2023 at 15:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/919fe8d2-92a7-45e4-a13d-2c3400769bc4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/919fe8d2-92a7-45e4-a13d-2c3400769bc4
  21st March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ncl.ac.uk

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