--- title: "Whole genome sequencing services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f97488ab-cffe-4263-9347-a162e7c8dfd1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f97488ab-cffe-4263-9347-a162e7c8dfd1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f97488ab-cffe-4263-9347-a162e7c8dfd1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f97488ab-cffe-4263-9347-a162e7c8dfd1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER" published: "2023-06-01" --- # Whole genome sequencing services Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f97488ab-cffe-4263-9347-a162e7c8dfd1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f97488ab-cffe-4263-9347-a162e7c8dfd1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f97488ab-cffe-4263-9347-a162e7c8dfd1.json) ## Summary The University of Exeter is seeking whole genome sequencing services. The contract, valued at GBP 250,000, has a start date of September 1, 2023, and a contract period until August 31, 2024. The procurement method is open, with a tender deadline of July 4, 2023. This opportunity falls under the 'Research and development services and related consultancy services' category. The University is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This tender from the University of Exeter presents an opportunity for businesses involved in providing human whole genome sequencing services using Illumina or BGI technology. The contract is suitable for SMEs, and the University intends to send between 100 and 200 samples annually to the chosen supplier. Businesses in the life sciences or genetics industry would find this tender well-suited for growth opportunities, particularly those with expertise in genetic sequencing and analysis. ## Notice A team of academics from the University of Exeter (Faculty of Health and Life Sciences) have funding from Diabetes UK and the Wellcome Trust to perform whole genome sequencing on patients with early-onset/neonatal diabetes, syndromic diabetes and Hyperinsulinism. The aim of this work is to identify mutations in novel genes and non-coding regions causing these diseases. The University of Exeter intends to award a contract to a single supplier for 12-months, with the option to extend by 3 further 12-month periods, to provide human whole genome sequencing services to at least 30X average coverage. It is highly desirable that these services use either of the University's preferred sequencing technology: Illumina or BGI sequencing. This is due to the established bioinformatics and analysis pipelines using these technologies. These samples are from our Genetic Beta-Cell biobank of patients with suspected monogenic forms of diabetes or hyperinsulinism. Bidders using alternative technology may submit a bid, however, must be able to provide the University with assurance that equivalent results/data will be produced. Via this funding route, the University expects to be able to provide between 100 and 200 samples per annum, to be sent to the supplier in batches throughout a 12-month period. The average number of samples submitted per annum for sequencing over the previous 5-year period is 131, however, please note that these figures are provided for indicative purposes only and are subject to increase/decrease dependent on research requirements. A second funding application has been submitted to increase the scale of the above research. If this is successful, the University may require whole genome sequencing services for a further 1824 samples over a two-year period. However, this is subject to the application being successful and the University can make no commitment to these volumes. Our full technical requirements can be found in document 'UOE.2023.029.MB - Technical Specification and Pricing Schedule'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9410f653-9847-48b2-8e9d-803d05847b3c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Jun 2023 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER | | Locality | EXETER | | Post town | Exeter | | Postcode | EX4 4QJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | Exeter | | Electoral ward | Duryard and St James | | Westminster constituency | Exeter | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 1 Jun 2023 at 15:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9410f653-9847-48b2-8e9d-803d05847b3c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9410f653-9847-48b2-8e9d-803d05847b3c 1st June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=69067&B=EXETER Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042 User / Company ## Notice URLs - http://www.exeter.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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