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title: "High resolution, in situ platform to combine single-cell and spatial genomics analyses."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03d602"
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# High resolution, in situ platform to combine single-cell and spatial genomics analyses.

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03d602

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## Summary

The University of Manchester has awarded a contract for a high-resolution, in situ platform to combine single-cell and spatial genomics analyses to Vizgen Inc. The procurement method used was a limited process through an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. This contract falls within the "Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products" industry category. The contract, valued at 428,000 GBP, was signed on June 8, 2023. The University of Manchester, located in Manchester, United Kingdom, initiated this tender, which is now in the award stage.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the medical equipment industry, to engage with the University of Manchester. Companies with expertise in genomic technologies and single-cell analysis would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. As a public body, the University of Manchester follows a structured procurement process to ensure transparency and fair competition, providing a level playing field for businesses looking to grow through public procurement opportunities.

## Notice

The high resolution, in situ platform to combine single-cell and spatial genomics analyses, is required by the Genomic Technologies Core Facility (GTCF). Enabling multiplexed, error-robust, single-cell in situ transcriptomic imaging from whole tissue to subcellular resolution.

### Procurement Information

The High resolution in situ platform to combine single-cell and spatial genomics analyses, is required by the Genomic Technologies Core Facility The High resolution in situ platform to combine single-cell and spatial genomics analyses is provided by Vizgen Inc., who are the sole provider of the MERSCOPE Platform. MERSCOPE is the MERFISH technology platform solution developed by the supplier. The MERSCOPE Platform is powered by MERFISH (Multiplexed Error Robust in situ Hybridization) technology, which is exclusively licensed to Vizgen by Harvard University for commercialisation. This solution enables multiplexed, error-robust, single-cell in situ transcriptomic imaging from whole tissue to subcellular resolution. This product and it's use is covered by U.S. patents

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016817-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 14 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £428,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M13 9PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIZGEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 14 Jun 2023 at 09:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016817-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/procurement
- https://www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/procurement/

## Provenance

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