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title: "(NU/1822) Research Agreement between Newcastle University and SomaLogic Operating Co Inc."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-037831"
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# (NU/1822) Research Agreement between Newcastle University and SomaLogic Operating Co Inc.

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037831

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## Summary

The Newcastle University has awarded a research agreement to Somalogic Operating Co Inc. The agreement entails the provision of blood-based biomarker analysis for a natural history cohort study in subjects with liver disease. This procurement falls under the services category with a focus on research laboratory services. The procurement method employed was a limited award procedure without prior publication, and the contract was signed on 17th October 2022.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in providing biological sample analysis and research laboratory services. Companies capable of offering a comprehensive panel of circulating proteins measured using proprietary techniques are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The procurement process was initiated through a tender, and the successful bidder, Somalogic Operating Co Inc, is actively engaged in delivering the awarded contract.

## Notice

Newcastle University will enter into a research agreement with SomaLogic Operating Co Inc. 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Newcastle University will enter into a research agreement with SomaLogic Operating Co Inc. 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

The services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason: absence of competition for technical reasons. The methodology is reliant on proprietary technology developed by SomaLogic.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029867-2022 |
| 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 | 24 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 | SOMALOGIC OPERATING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2022 at 08:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029867-2022

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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