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title: "Assessing Fixatives and Extraction Methods for Solid Tumour WGS"
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buyer: "GENOMICS ENGLAND LIMITED"
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# Assessing Fixatives and Extraction Methods for Solid Tumour WGS

Buyer: GENOMICS ENGLAND LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1526062-0730-4d4e-8636-87204a97aa79

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## Summary

The procurement process was awarded to Genomics England Limited for the project titled "Assessing Fixatives and Extraction Methods for Solid Tumour WGS" in the laboratory services category. The contract, valued at £57,809 GBP, was a direct procurement method with a single tender action below the threshold. The tender closed on November 30, 2022, with the contract period starting on December 1, 2022, and ending on March 30, 2023. The buying organisation, Genomics England Limited, from London, United Kingdom, awarded the contract to Queen Mary University of London.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the laboratory services sector, particularly those specializing in processing clinical samples and DNA extraction. Companies with expertise in local quality control of clinical samples and despatch logistics may find this tender suitable. The successful bidder, Queen Mary University of London, can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio and network in the healthcare research industry. Businesses interested in similar projects involving clinical sample collection and processing should monitor upcoming tenders in this category for growth opportunities.

## Notice

Collection of clinical tumour and germline samples (tissues and bloods) from operating theatres and clinical labs. Processing of clinical tumour and blood samples using a variety of fixatives. Extraction of DNA from clinical blood and tumour samples. Local QC of samples and despatch to GEL Hinxton labs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4af1c67-8e88-4b37-bcd9-7d189f047929 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2022 - 30 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £57,809 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,809 |
| 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 | GENOMICS ENGLAND LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC1M 6BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | Bunhill |
| Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QUEEN MARY UNIVERSITY OF LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2023 at 15:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4af1c67-8e88-4b37-bcd9-7d189f047929

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4af1c67-8e88-4b37-bcd9-7d189f047929
  13th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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