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title: "(NU/1823) Research Agreement between Newcastle University and Olink Proteomics"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0376fc"
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# (NU/1823) Research Agreement between Newcastle University and Olink Proteomics

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0376fc

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## Summary

Newcastle University has awarded a research contract to Olink Proteomics for blood-based biomarker analysis to support a natural history cohort study in liver disease subjects. The contract covers the provision of comprehensive panel analysis using proprietary techniques to assess liver fibrosis. This procurement process has already been completed, and the contracting method used was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on October 17, 2022.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specializing in research services and experimental development within the healthcare sector. Companies with expertise in providing biological sample analysis and circulating protein measurements are well-suited to compete for such contracts. The procurement, undertaken by Newcastle University, falls under the services category with a focus on research services. Interested parties should take note of any upcoming opportunities similar to this one to expand their business activities in the industry.

## Notice

Newcastle University will enter into a research contract with Olink Proteomics for the provision of blood-based biomarker analysis to support a natural history cohort study in subjects with liver disease. The contracting party will provide biological sample analysis including but not limited to a comprehensive panel of circulating proteins measured using their own proprietary techniques, to assess liver fibrosis and support clinical research. The intention is to Intention to award a research contract under UK Statutory Instrument 2015 No. 102 Part 2 Chapter 2 Section 3 Regulation 32(1)(b)(ii).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Newcastle University will enter into a research contract with Olink Proteomics for the provision of blood-based biomarker analysis to support a natural history cohort study in subjects with liver disease. The contracting party will provide biological sample analysis including but not limited to a comprehensive panel of circulating proteins measured using their own proprietary techniques, to assess liver fibrosis and support clinical research.

### Procurement Information

Newcastle University will enter into a research contract with Olink Proteomics for the provision of blood-based biomarker analysis to support a natural history cohort study in subjects with liver disease. The contracting party will provide biological sample analysis including but not limited to a comprehensive panel of circulating proteins measured using their own proprietary techniques, to assess liver fibrosis and support clinical research.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029434-2022 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 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 | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC22 Tyneside |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 19 Oct 2022 at 10:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029434-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ncl.ac.uk

## Provenance

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