--- title: "Genomics Quality and Innovation Framework Agreement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-46f1f893-e0b4-4780-9404-fb433961f679" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-46f1f893-e0b4-4780-9404-fb433961f679" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-46f1f893-e0b4-4780-9404-fb433961f679.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-46f1f893-e0b4-4780-9404-fb433961f679.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY" published: "2021-12-20" --- # Genomics Quality and Innovation Framework Agreement Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-46f1f893-e0b4-4780-9404-fb433961f679 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-46f1f893-e0b4-4780-9404-fb433961f679) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-46f1f893-e0b4-4780-9404-fb433961f679.json) ## Summary The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is currently conducting an open procurement process for the "Genomics Quality and Innovation Framework Agreement," aimed at establishing a framework for pathogen genomics projects. This tender is classified under research laboratory services and will run until 18 January 2022, with a total contract value of £5 million. The contract period is set to commence on 1 February 2022 and conclude on 31 March 2023. Interested parties are invited to participate in this procurement process, which follows the Open Procedure as stipulated in Regulation 14 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the research and diagnostics sector, specifically those with expertise in pathogen genomics. Companies experienced in areas such as sample-to-result sequencing, data analysis for pathogens, and whole genome sequencing will be well-suited to compete for this contract. With the rising importance of genomic sciences in public health, engaging in this framework could enhance business growth and open up further avenues for collaboration with public health authorities. ## Notice UKHSA seeks to establish a Quality and Innovation Framework agreement for pathogen genomics projects. The Framework is to be established under Regulation 14 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. Although this procurement is exempt under Regulation 14, UKHSA will run the procurement process equivalent to the Open Procedure. The Framework seeks to provide research and diagnostic laboratories the opportunity to assist the Authority through work packages in optimising the delivery of Pathogen Genomics activity across its lab networks and supporting activities. The generic requirements to be covered under the framework will include but are not limited to research and development, experimentation, and study for the examination of specimens/samples/sample extracts and the development of methods for pathogen genomic sequencing and data analysis. Interested providers shall have suitable prior experience which includes: - pathogen sample-to-result sequencing - data analysis for pathogens - whole genome sequencing -sequencing data analysis and pipeline development. Interested suppliers can visit the Atamis Portal eTendering Portal: https://health-family.force.com/ Please search for Contract Ref: C52945 to find to find this opportunity. To tender you must follow instructions provided in the tender documents and respond via the portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47763789-594f-474b-ba77-bc9230d34370 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3JR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73111000 - Research laboratory services ## Release History - 20 Dec 2021 at 10:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47763789-594f-474b-ba77-bc9230d34370 - 20 Dec 2021 at 09:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3abf8cd6-0f41-4838-bee3-ec9ebab43186 - 17 Dec 2021 at 17:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cbec510-93b8-4803-8d62-c0b73d948480 - 17 Dec 2021 at 14:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69725a4a-2027-4b5c-a0f2-5c0a7cdb1d19 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47763789-594f-474b-ba77-bc9230d34370 20th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3abf8cd6-0f41-4838-bee3-ec9ebab43186 20th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cbec510-93b8-4803-8d62-c0b73d948480 17th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69725a4a-2027-4b5c-a0f2-5c0a7cdb1d19 17th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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