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title: "Contract Award For Meningococcal Genome Sequence analysis with sonic shearing of DNA"
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# Contract Award For Meningococcal Genome Sequence analysis with sonic shearing of DNA

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-75a5a413-b9ea-4027-87fb-b032c64122eb

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Public Health England, which has awarded a contract titled "Contract Award For Meningococcal Genome Sequence analysis with sonic shearing of DNA." This contract falls under the medical analysis services category and was conducted through a limited procurement method, where the contract was awarded without prior publication of a contract notice. The tender period ended on 12 July 2017, while the contract commenced on 17 July 2017 and is scheduled to conclude on 16 September 2017. The procurement is notable for taking place in the United Kingdom, specifically in London.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in medical analysis and biotechnology, particularly those capable of genomic sequencing and innovative DNA analysis methods. Companies that specialise in scientific research, medical services, or technology development that align with Public Health England’s focus on enhanced surveillance and vaccine support would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The NHS and public health sectors often seek suppliers that can provide specialised services, offering a pathway for growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the healthcare domain.

## Notice

At Public Health England whole genome sequencing is routinely performed on Neisseria meningitidis to provide typing data and support enhanced surveillance following the introduction of the Meningococcal B and Meningococcal ACWY vaccines into the UK routine vaccination schedules. Due to this PHE awarded a contract to Oxford University to carry out the analysis as their use of relatively random sonic DNA shearing overcame issues stemming from PHE's method which yields fragmented draft genomes on assembly with fewer intact genomic loci.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0568758-f347-4bde-8947-725166abda48 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 16 Jul 2017 - 16 Sep 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,910 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,910 |
| 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 | COLINDALE |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85148000 - Medical analysis services

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2017 at 08:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0568758-f347-4bde-8947-725166abda48

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0568758-f347-4bde-8947-725166abda48
  13th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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