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title: "Multiplexed Protein Biomarker Analysis"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03577d"
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# Multiplexed Protein Biomarker Analysis

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03577d

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## Summary

The University of Ulster is currently engaged in a completed procurement process for a contract titled "Multiplexed Protein Biomarker Analysis," falling under the research and development services category. Located in Coleraine, UK, the procurement method used was limited without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £200,000, was signed on 29 July 2022, and includes a mandatory standstill period beginning on 30 July 2022 and ending on 08 August 2022, after which no contracts can be initiated until the period has elapsed.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in research, specifically those that specialise in biomarker testing and analysis. Companies that focus on proteomics, small sample volume analysis, or have expertise in bridging analysis with existing datasets would be particularly well-suited to compete in this field. The successful supplier, Olink Proteomics, exemplifies the type of entity needed for this service, indicating a potential for similar SMEs to expand their portfolio through participation in such tenders.

## Notice

Multiplexed Protein Biomarker Analysis

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Analysis of a wide range of multiplexed protein biomarkers using small volume samples (one microlitre). Additional information: The value listed in Section II.1.7 is the total contract value for a three year period for multiplexed protein biomarker analysis.

### Procurement Information

This contract complies with the Public Contracts Regulations (2015) under Regulation 32(5)(a) where the supplies can be supplied only by an economic operator for the purpose of research, study and development. Olink provide testing and analysis of over 1000 protein biomarkers from small sample volumes (usually one microlitre). Sampling is dependent on the types of research being carried out at any point. It is essential that the analysis being conducted is consistent and comparable with existing data. Olink provide bridging analysis with existing data sets.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020825-2022 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £200,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER |
| Locality | COLERAINE |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT52 1SA |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0C Causeway Coast and Glens |
| Local authority | Causeway Coast and Glens |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | East Londonderry |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OLINK PROTEOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2022 at 13:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020825-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ulster.ac.uk

## Provenance

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