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title: "NCA30946 Micro-array based genotyping, DecodeMe, IGMM"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02fd85"
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# NCA30946 Micro-array based genotyping, DecodeMe, IGMM

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02fd85

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is seeking bids for a contract titled "NCA30946 Micro-array based genotyping, DecodeMe, IGMM" as part of its UKRI-funded BLOOM study. This is a limited procurement process classified under laboratory services, in the procurement stage of awarding the contract, which has already been completed. The specific contract, valued at approximately £436,479.60, was signed on 15 October 2021. It concerns the delivery of micro-array based genotyping services required to ensure compatibility with the genotyping of a 20,000 ME/CFS cohort.

This tender presents an opportunity for biotechnology and laboratory service providers, particularly those with capabilities in micro-array technology. Companies specialised in high-quality genotyping services, especially those that can collaborate with the Affymetrix Axiom® technology, may find significant growth opportunities. As the project leverages unique requirements tied to the UK Biobank cohort, suppliers with relevant technical expertise and capacity to meet stringent quality standards will be well-positioned to compete.

## Notice

Micro-array based genotyping for our UKRI-funded BLOOM study

### Procurement Information

To ensure its success, it is essential that the DecodeME project undertakes genotyping of the 20,000 ME/CFS cohort using the Affymetrix Axiom(r) array, and this is only possible via ThermoFisher who is Affymetrix's parent company. The reason is that the project is only well-powered if - for its UK gender-, age- and ancestry-matched control samples - it takes advantage of the 500,000-strong UK Biobank cohort. Specifically, the project needs the genotypes of its cases (people with ME/CFS) to have been acquired using the exact same array as the controls (UK Biobank) and these were acquired using exactly this technology, i.e. the Affymetrix Axiom(r) array. Otherwise - if a different array is used - there is potential that technical errors would introduce spurious findings which might lead us to arrive at false scientific conclusions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030222-2021 |
| 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 | 6 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 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 | £436,479 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIFE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2021 at 14:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030222-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000675581
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107

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