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title: "PHE_Scientific_ Analysis of iPSCs by G-banding"
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# PHE_Scientific_ Analysis of iPSCs by G-banding

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b0df5b1-acef-45ba-886b-5520703933b0

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## Summary

Public Health England (PHE) has recently awarded a contract for £23,000 to Cell Guidance Systems for the scientific analysis of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) by G-banding. This tender falls under the category of research laboratory services and is located in the South West of England. The contract period commenced on 22nd May 2019 and is set to continue until 21st May 2021. The open procurement method was used for this contract, which had an initial tender period that concluded on 3rd May 2019.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth for businesses specialised in cytogenetic services, particularly those with expertise in handling live cells classified under the Advisory Committee on Dangerous Pathogens (ACDP) Hazard Group 2. Companies that have experience with human iPSCs and possess the necessary laboratory capabilities would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders of a similar nature. Engaging in this field could allow businesses to expand their service offerings within the scientific and medical research sectors.

## Notice

Public Health England (PHE) has awarded a contract to Cell Guidance Systems to assess the chromosomal stability of human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). The service subject to this contract are: - Be able to receive, handle and process live cells that are Advisory Committee on Dangerous Pathogens (ACDP) Hazard Group 2. - Have experience handling and fixing human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) e.g. identifying colony cultures that are in the log phase of growth. - Use Colcemid for arresting cells in metaphase so that chromosomes can be separated for cytogenetic studies. - Fix the cells using potassium chloride (KCl) solution and 3:1 methanol: acetic acid. - Assess the karyology of the fixed cells by G-banding - at least 20 G-banded metaphase spreads needed for each sample. - Provide a summary of the representative karyotype, along with additional information if any karyotypic abnormalities are found.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fa23397-a16d-4d7d-87dd-884f39f37317 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 3 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 21 May 2019 - 21 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,000 |
| 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 | PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW9 5EQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI71 Barnet |
| Local authority | Barnet |
| Electoral ward | Colindale South |
| Westminster constituency | Hendon |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CELL GUIDANCE SYSTEM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 22 May 2019 at 11:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fa23397-a16d-4d7d-87dd-884f39f37317
- 17 Apr 2019 at 13:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58bfd398-2331-42ad-9831-5fba33e170cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fa23397-a16d-4d7d-87dd-884f39f37317
  22nd May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58bfd398-2331-42ad-9831-5fba33e170cf
  17th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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