--- title: "Genotyping Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02fb9d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02fb9d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02fb9d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02fb9d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE & TROPICAL MEDICINE" published: "2021-11-30" --- # Genotyping Services Buyer: LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE & TROPICAL MEDICINE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02fb9d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02fb9d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02fb9d.json) ## Summary The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is currently managing a procurement process for "Genotyping Services" under the industry category of research laboratory services. This procurement is at the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 28 November 2021, for a total value of 7,806,027 ZAR. The services are intended for the GEN-CKD study based in Uganda, and the work will be executed by the Centre for Proteomic & Genomic Research in South Africa. A minimum 10 calendar day standstill period follows the award notification, allowing for any challenges to be resolved before the contract is finalised. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in advanced genomic research and medical analysis services. Companies that specialise in genotyping, particularly those with access to the H3Africa array technology, would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. The unique requirements of this procurement indicate a niche market, meaning businesses that have the necessary expertise and technology can enhance their visibility and growth prospects within this specialised sector. ## Notice The GEN-CKD study (Genetic Variation on kidney function, diabetes), based at the MRC/UVRI & LSHTM Unit in Uganda, requires genotyping services. The genotyping services will be carried out through the H3Africa array held by CPGR (Centre for Proteomic & Genomic Research) in south Africa. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Genotyping provides a comprehensive view of the genome and able to detects single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and other variations across the genome as well as identify potential causative disease variants for further targeted studies. 8,024 Samples are to be genotyped on the illumine-H3Africa Consortium Array v2, which was specially designed to enable identification of genetic associations with common and rare traits among African populations. Additional information: This procurement is being managed by the MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit. ### Procurement Information The Centre for Proteomic and Genomic Research in South Africa as most suitable to provide the services. They are uniquely the only facility that can genotype using the required H3Africa array which they co-developed specially for African researchers with Illumina (equipment manufacturer). Genotyping to be done against the H3 Africa Array (chip). This array was specifically designed by a consortium of African research organisations and experts, to establish a reference panel that is more representative of African genomic variation. More on the H3Africa consortium and the array here: (https://h3africa.org/index.php/2019/12/12/h3africa-chip-faq/) The H3Africa consortium selected the Life science equipment manufacturer, Illumina, to develop a chip with the array, into their array scanner: https://www.h3abionet.org/h3africa-chip https://h3africa.org/index.php/2019/12/12/h3africa-chip-faq/ Illumina provided their iscan system with the H3Africa chip and selected the non-profit CPGR as the lab where this would be placed for consortium members and genetic researchers throughout Africa to genotype samples against the chip's reference panel: https://h3africa.org/index.php/2019/12/12/h3africa-chip-faq/ https://www.cpgr.org.za/south-africas-centre-for-proteomic-genomic-research-cpgr-launches-iscan-platform-in-support-of-h3africa-and-genomics-research-in-africa/ CPGR have the only instrument running the specific H3 Africa chip. Based on all the above, we believe there would be no benefit to running an open competitive selection process as the requirements are restrictive and can only be fulfilled by one lab. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029740-2021 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Nov 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £7,806,027 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE & TROPICAL MEDICINE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | WC1E 7HT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden | | Local authority | Camden | | Electoral ward | Bloomsbury | | Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CENTRE FOR PROTEOMIC & GENOMIC RESEARCH | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 73111000 - Research laboratory services - 85148000 - Medical analysis services - 85150000 - Medical imaging services ## Release History - 30 Nov 2021 at 18:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029740-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.lshtm.ac.uk - https://h3africa.org/index.php/2019/12/12/h3africa-chip-faq/ - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104519 - https://www.cpgr.org.za/south-africas-centre-for-proteomic-genomic-research-cpgr-launches-iscan-platform-in-support-of-h3africa-and-genomics-research-in-africa/ - https://www.h3abionet.org/h3africa-chip ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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