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title: "(NU/1821) Research Agreement between Newcastle University and Histoindex Pte Ltd"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-037832"
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# (NU/1821) Research Agreement between Newcastle University and Histoindex Pte Ltd

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037832

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## Summary

Newcastle University has awarded a research contract to Histoindex Pte Ltd for the provision of second harmonic generation/two photon excitation microscopy to support a natural history cohort study in subjects with liver disease. The procurement method was a limited Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contracting party, Histoindex Pte Ltd, will conduct specialist artificial intelligence-based analysis of liver tissue sections following microscopy data capture. Dr Emma Barksby from Newcastle University can be contacted for more information. The contract was signed on 17th October 2022.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in research services, particularly those offering laboratory services. Businesses that specialize in artificial intelligence-based analysis of tissue samples could also find this tender suitable for their expertise. Newcastle University, as the buying organisation, is a body governed by public law in the education sector. The tender process has reached the award stage, with the contract already signed with Histoindex Pte Ltd for their services related to liver disease research.

## Notice

Newcastle University will enter into a contract with Histoindex pte Ltd for provision of second harmonic generation/two photon excitation microscopy to support a natural history cohort study in subjects with liver disease. The contracting party will conduct specialist artificial intelligence-based analysis of liver tissue sections following second harmonic generation/two photon excitation microscopy data capture, including the use of their own proprietary techniques, to support clinical research.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Newcastle University will enter into a contract with Histoindex pte Ltd for provision of second harmonic generation/two photon excitation microscopy to support a natural history cohort study in subjects with liver disease. The contracting party will conduct specialist artificial intelligence-based analysis of liver tissue sections following second harmonic generation/two photon excitation microscopy data capture, including the use of their own proprietary techniques, to support clinical research.

### Procurement Information

Intention to award a research contract under UK Statutory Instrument 2015 No. 102 Part 2 Chapter 2 Section 3 Regulation 32(1)(b)(ii) and (iii) for provision of second harmonic generation/two photon excitation microscopy to support a natural history cohort study in subjects with liver disease. The contracting party will conduct specialist artificial intelligence-based analysis of liver tissue sections following second harmonic generation/two photon excitation microscopy data capture, including the use of their own proprietary techniques, to support clinical research. The award is lawful according to: The negotiated procedure without prior publication may be used for public works contracts, public supply contracts and public service contracts in any of the following cases: 1. competition is absent for technical reasons and. 2. the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029868-2022 |
| 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 | HISTOINDEX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2022 at 08:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029868-2022

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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