---
title: "(NU/1851) Framework Agreement between Newcastle University and Twist Bioscience"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-038cb4"
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buyer: "NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY"
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# (NU/1851) Framework Agreement between Newcastle University and Twist Bioscience

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-038cb4

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## Summary

Newcastle University has awarded a framework agreement to Twist Biosciences for the supply of specific laboratory reagents related to Twist Targeted Methylation Sequencing Workflow, Equinox Library Amp mix and Human Methylome Panel. The procurement method used was limited and negotiated without the publication of a contract notice. The procurement process is now complete, and the contract was signed on 7th December 2022. Opportunities for business growth are available in the goods industry category, particularly for suppliers of laboratory reagents and sequencing technologies.

The award decision includes a 10 calendar day standstill period for unsuccessful tenderers to seek further debriefing. The buying organisation, Newcastle University, is in the education sector, with the procurement taking place in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. The contract was awarded to Twist Biosciences Corporation, a large-scale supplier in the UK, highlighting opportunities for similar companies to compete in future tenders. This public procurement process creates opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory reagents and sequencing technologies to engage with educational institutions like Newcastle University to supply specific products and services.

## Notice

Newcastle University intends to establish a framework agreement with Twist Biosciences for the supply of Twist Targeted Methylation Sequencing Workflow, Equinox Library Amp mix and Human Methylome Panel. These specific products are required to allow the University to establish a unique way of sequencing methylated sites within the genome. It will allow the use of sequence capture technology and a new enzymatic methodology to replace bisulphite modification.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Newcastle University intends to establish a framework agreement with Twist Biosciences for the supply of Twist Targeted Methylation Sequencing Workflow, Equinox Library Amp mix and Human Methylome Panel. These specific products are required to allow the University to establish a unique way of sequencing methylated sites within the genome. It will allow the use of sequence capture technology and a new enzymatic methodology to replace bisulphite modification.

### Procurement Information

The consumables to be purchased from framework agreement will allow the University to use a new methodology to be used for sequencing methylated sites.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035094-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 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 | TWIST BIOSCIENCES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2022 at 15:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035094-2022

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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