--- title: "(NU1687) The Provision of DNA Genotyping Services for the Litmus Study" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-647aba29-9594-4d44-94ce-9f9bccbabf82" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-647aba29-9594-4d44-94ce-9f9bccbabf82" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-647aba29-9594-4d44-94ce-9f9bccbabf82.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-647aba29-9594-4d44-94ce-9f9bccbabf82.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY" published: "2021-06-02" --- # (NU1687) The Provision of DNA Genotyping Services for the Litmus Study Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-647aba29-9594-4d44-94ce-9f9bccbabf82 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-647aba29-9594-4d44-94ce-9f9bccbabf82) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-647aba29-9594-4d44-94ce-9f9bccbabf82.json) ## Summary The tender titled "(NU1687) The Provision of DNA Genotyping Services for the Litmus Study" is being issued by Newcastle University, located in Newcastle, England. This procurement falls under the category of research laboratory services and is currently in the tendering stage, with submissions due by 22nd June 2021. The project aims to engage a supplier to run Illumina OmniExpressExome arrays on 1,200 DNA samples as part of the European Innovative Medicines Initiative, which supports the development of biomarkers for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The total value of this contract is set at £85,000, with the contract period starting from 5th July 2021 and concluding on 28th December 2021. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in genomic services and laboratory research, particularly those with experience in handling high-throughput DNA processing. Companies that can provide the necessary technology and expertise in bioinformatics analysis are well-suited to compete for this contract. As NAFLD becomes an increasingly pressing health issue, businesses engaged in medical research, biotechnology, or laboratories focused on genetic testing may find this contract aligns well with their service offerings and capabilities, thus presenting a valuable avenue for growth. ## Notice The Newcastle University Translational and Clinical Research Institute is one of three research institutes established in 2019 following a restructure within the Faculty of Medical Sciences. Its members map across the biomedical research landscape. A number of major research projects are led from within the Institute including Liver Investigation: Testing Marker Utility in Steatohepatitis (LITMUS). This project funded by the European Innovative Medicines Initiative 2 Joint Undertaking, brings together clinicians and scientists from prominent academic centres across Europe with companies from the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA). Their common goals are developing, validating and qualifying better biomarkers for testing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Strongly associated with the epidemics of obesity and type 2 diabetes that are testing healthcare systems worldwide, NAFLD is an increasingly common cause of advanced liver disease that is characterized by substantial inter-patient variability in severity and rate of progression. Biomarkers under investigation in the project include genes that contribute to NAFLD progression. The purpose of this tender process is to engage a supplier to run Illumina OmniExpressExome arrays on 1200 supplied DNA samples. Samples will be supplied for processing in 1 batch in mid-2021 (July-August). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69654c98-6a31-410e-b72e-0ea8a63af599 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Jul 2021 - 28 Dec 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £85,000 | | 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 | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73111000 - Research laboratory services ## Release History - 2 Jun 2021 at 16:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69654c98-6a31-410e-b72e-0ea8a63af599 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69654c98-6a31-410e-b72e-0ea8a63af599 2nd June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=7fae6c42-bac3-eb11-810c-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - https://www.ncl.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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