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title: "(NU/1868) The Provision of DNA Genotyping and Methylation Services in Developmental and Aged Musculoskeletal Tissues"
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# (NU/1868) The Provision of DNA Genotyping and Methylation Services in Developmental and Aged Musculoskeletal Tissues

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f32f8df-99e4-4920-854b-f073afdc1303

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## Summary

The Newcastle University Biosciences Institute is seeking a supplier for the provision of DNA genotyping and methylation services in developmental and aged musculoskeletal tissues. This tender opportunity involves processing 360 DNA samples for genetic research funded by Versus Arthritis. The contract period is scheduled to start on the 21st of February 2023 and end on the 25th of June 2023. The tender deadline for submissions is set for the 16th of February 2023.

This procurement process by Newcastle University presents an opportunity for businesses in the research laboratory services sector to engage in cutting-edge genetic research projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in DNA analysis and genotyping technologies would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The procurement method details indicate that this opportunity involves a unique approach, potentially offering innovative solutions within the industry category of services.

## Notice

The Newcastle University Biosciences 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 this investigation into genetic influences upon DNA methylation during development, ageing and disease of the human hip. This project funded by Versus Arthritis aims to investigate how a transcription factor (RUNX2) is regulated epigenetically in development and in later life, contributing to a range of traits and diseases including height, hip shape, facial morphology, osteoarthritis, and osteoporosis. The purpose of this tender process is to engage a supplier to run Illumina MethylationEPIC and Infinium Global Screening Arrays to generate both DNA methylation and genotype data on 360 supplied DNA samples. Samples will be supplied for processing in 1 batch in early 2022 (Feb-March).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd80ff55-c362-45f9-9906-3aa4fb79b2f2 |
| 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 | 25 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Feb 2023 - 25 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| 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

- 25 Jan 2023 at 10:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd80ff55-c362-45f9-9906-3aa4fb79b2f2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd80ff55-c362-45f9-9906-3aa4fb79b2f2
  25th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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