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title: "UK Research and Innovation - Oligonucleotide Synthesis and Nucleic Acid Sequencing Services Framework"
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# UK Research and Innovation - Oligonucleotide Synthesis and Nucleic Acid Sequencing Services Framework

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03f0a6

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation has completed the procurement process for the Oligonucleotide Synthesis and Nucleic Acid Sequencing Services Framework. The Framework Agreement has been awarded for a term of 3 years + 1 year. The procurement was classified under Research and development services and related consultancy services in the services category. The tender was launched under the open procedure method.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the research and development services industry, especially those specialising in oligonucleotide synthesis and nucleic acid sequencing. Companies offering sophisticated sequencing technologies and services such as first, second, and third-generation nucleic acid sequencing, as well as gene synthesis and methylation services, are well-suited to compete for contracts within this Framework Agreement.

## Notice

***This is an Award Notice, Not a Call for Competition**** This Framework has been established for the provision of UK Research and Innovation: Oligonucleotide Synthesis and Nucleic Acid Sequencing Services . This Framework is being Established for a term of 3 years + 1 year

### Lot Information

DNA Sequencing Services

UKRI wish to put in place a Framework for the purchase of a range of user selectable DNA Sequencing services (Sanger/ ~800-1000 base pair read) from a range of samples and formats including tubes, microtiter plates, preparation & extractions services including from colonies and tissue, with the capability of sequencing from High GC and AT samples.

Custom Gene Synthesis

UKRI wish to put in place a Framework for the purchase of a user selectable range of Custom Gene Synthesis. It is anticipated that this will be divided into 4 sub lots: * Sub lot 2.1 - Custom Gene fragment synthesis (sub 2000bp) * Sub lot 2.2 - Custom Gene fragment synthesis (sub 3000bp) * Sub lot 2.3 - Custom Gene synthesis (3001-5000bp) * Sub lot 2.4 - Custom Gene synthesis (5001+ bp) For the above sub-lots, a range of user selectable additional services should be available. These are to include, but not limited to the following: * Genes produced with additional synthetic Nucleotides (AGTC + XY) * Custom vector production * Codon optimized sequences - all species * Site-directed mutagenesis * Bacterial, yeast, Baculovirus and mammalian gene expression services * Complex sequence synthesis - GC rich, AT rich, complex repeats & hairpin structures and toxic sequences

Advanced DNA Services

UKRI wish to put in place a Framework for the purchase of a user selectable (via supplier engagement) range of advanced DNA services. It is anticipated that this will be divided into 3 sub lots: * Sub-lot 3.1 - Gene Specific DNA Methylation * Sub-lot 3.2 - Global DNA Methylation * Sub-lot 3.3 - Allele quantification A range of additional advanced DNA services are required to include, but not limited to: * Perform Bisulfite modification. * Perform PCR reactions. * Perform Pyrosequencing analysis. * LC MS DNA-methylation analysis. * ELISA that enables the direct quantitation of genomic DNA methylation. * PCR based methods e.g.; Alu and LINE1. * Methylation sensitive restriction assays e.g.; luminometric methylation assay (LUMA). * SNP detection and quantification. * Assay development for SNP detection and quantification from pooled DNA with a defined 100bp target region in murine DNA. * Validation of the above assay. * Sample testing if required for the above assay.

Custom Oligonucleotides

UKRI wish to put in place a framework for the purchase of a range of custom Oligonucleotide synthesis services including Custom DNA oligo's in tubes, plates and RNA/siRNA, to be user selectable via supplier engagement with a range of purification and modification options. It is anticipated that this will be split into 2 sub lots: * Sub lot 4.1 - synthesis of DNA oligonucleotides. * Sub lot 4.2 - synthesis of Custom RNA oligo's (both Single and double stranded RNA oligoes, siRNA) the supply of siRNA Libraries and the production of custom SiRNA Libraries UKRI wish to put in place a framework for the purchase of a range of custom Oligonucleotide synthesis services including Custom DNA oligo's in tubes, plates and RNA/siRNA, to be user selectable via supplier engagement with a range of purification and modification options. Synthesis of DNA oligonucleotides, synthesis of Custom RNA oligo's (both Single and double stranded RNA oligoes, siRNA) the supply of siRNA Libraries and the production of custom SiRNA Libraries but not limited to: The production of custom user defined oligonucleotides in the following ranges are required (Inc. plates) * 0.01UM bases standard * 0.05UM bases standard * 0.2UM bases standard * 1.0UM bases standard * 0.025 UM / 3OD * Microtiter plates

Sub Lot 1.1

Sub lot 1.1 - First Generation Nucleic Acid sequencing services For the above sub lot, UKRI wish to put in place a framework for the purchase of a range of user selectable Nucleic Acid sequencing (Sanger/ ~800-1000 base pair read) services to be provided. This could include but is not limited to the following: * Provide Phred 20 quality for as many nucleotides per sample as possible (min 800 bp or above for 5' 3' reads). * Provide purification and sequencing of plasmids and PCR products in both 1.5 ml tubes and microtiter plates (must offer 96 well as a minimum). * Provide purification and sequencing of plasmids supplied as Escherichia coli clones in both 1.5 ml tubes and microtiter plates (must offer 96 well as a minimum). * Provide sequencing services using both primers synthesized by supplier and those with user provided primers. * Provide Primer walking services in both double and single stranded DNA.

Renewal: This contract is being let on a 3 year + 1 year basis

Sub Lot 1.2 - Second Generation Nucleic Acid Sequencing Services

Sub lot 1.2 - Second Generation Nucleic Acid sequencing services For the above sub lot, UKRI wish to put in place a framework for the purchase of a range of Second Generation sequencing services from a range of samples and formats including tubes, microtiter plates, preparation & extractions services including from colonies and tissue samples. A range of user selectable Nucleic Acid sequencing services are required that could include but not limited to: * Ligation or sequencing by synthesis * Pyrosequencing * Dye sequencing * Semiconductor based sequencing * Provide sample pick-up or sample mailing/courier service as required. * Provide purification and sequencing of samples supplied * Offer suitable solutions to templates failing to give readable results

Renewal: This Contract is being let on a 3 years + 1 year basis

Sub Lot 1.3 - Third Generation Nucleic Acid Sequencing Services

Sub lot 1.3 - Third Generation Nucleic Acid sequencing services For the above Sub Lot, UKRI wish to put in place a framework for the purchase of a range of Third generation sequencing services from a range of samples and formats including tubes, microtiter plates, preparation & extractions services including from colonies and tissue samples utilising novel or 'next generation technologies. A range of user selectable Nucleic Acid sequencing services are required that could include but not limited to: * PCR determination * combinatorial probe-anchor synthesis (cPAS) * fluorescently labelled antibody binding sequencing * Single-molecule real-time (SMRT) sequencing * zero-mode waveguide sequencing * sequencing of DNA via Nano pore transition

Renewal: This contract is being Let on a 3 years + 1 year basis

Sub Lot 2.1 - Custom Gene fragment synthesis (sub 2000bp)

Sub lot 2.1 - Custom Gene fragment synthesis (sub 2000bp) UKRI wish to put in place a framework for the purchase of a user selectable (via supplier engagement) range of Custom Gene Synthesis (sub 2000bp). For the above sub lot, a range of user selectable additional services should be available (but are not mandatory). This could include but is not limited to the following: * Genes produced with additional synthetic Nucleotides (AGTC + XY) * Custom vector production * Codon optimized sequences - all species * Site-directed mutagenesis * Bacterial, yeast, Baculovirus and mammalian gene expression services * Complex sequence synthesis - GC rich, AT rich, complex repeats & hairpin structures and toxic sequences

Renewal: This Contract is being Let on a 3 Year + 1 year basis

Sub Lot 2.2 - Custom Gene synthesis (2001 - 3000bp)

UKRI wish to put in place a framework for the purchase of a user selectable (via supplier engagement) range of Custom Gene Synthesis (2001 - 3000bp). For the above sub lot, a range of user selectable additional services should be available (but are not mandatory). This could include but is not limited to the following: * Genes produced with additional synthetic Nucleotides (AGTC + XY) * Custom vector production * Codon optimized sequences - all species * Site-directed mutagenesis * Bacterial, yeast, Baculovirus and mammalian gene expression services * Complex sequence synthesis - GC rich, AT rich, complex repeats & hairpin structures and toxic sequences

Renewal: This Contract is being Let on a 3 year + 1 year basis

Sub Lot 2.3 - Custom Gene synthesis (3001-5000bp)

Sub Lot 2.3 - Custom Gene synthesis (3001-5000bp) UKRI wish to put in place a framework for the purchase of a user selectable (via supplier engagement) range of Custom Gene Synthesis (3001 - 5000bp). For the above sub lot, a range of user selectable additional services should be available (but are not mandatory). This could include but is not limited to the following: * Genes produced with additional synthetic Nucleotides (AGTC + XY) * Custom vector production * Codon optimized sequences - all species * Site-directed mutagenesis * Bacterial, yeast, Baculovirus and mammalian gene expression services * Complex sequence synthesis - GC rich, AT rich, complex repeats & hairpin structures and toxic sequences

Renewal: This Contract is being Let on a 3 year + 1 year basis

Sub Lot 2.4 - Custom Gene synthesis (5001+ bp)

UKRI wish to put in place a framework for the purchase of a user selectable (via supplier engagement) range of Custom Gene Synthesis (5001 + bp). For the above sub lot, a range of user selectable additional services should be available (but are not mandatory). This could include but is not limited to the following: * Genes produced with additional synthetic Nucleotides (AGTC + XY) * Custom vector production * Codon optimized sequences - all species * Site-directed mutagenesis * Bacterial, yeast, Baculovirus and mammalian gene expression services * Complex sequence synthesis - GC rich, AT rich, complex repeats & hairpin structures and toxic sequences

Renewal: This Contract is being Let on a 3 year + 1 year basis

Sub Lot 3.1 - Gene Specific DNA Methylation

Sub Lot 3.1 - Gene Specific DNA Methylation UKRI wish to put in place a Framework for the purchase of a range of Gene Specific DNA Methylation services are required to include, but not limited to: o Perform Bisulfite modification. o Perform PCR reactions. o Perform Pyrosequencing analysis.

Renewal: This Contract is being let on a 3 year + 1 year basis

Sub Lot 3.2 - Global DNA Methylation

Sub Lot 3.2 - Global DNA Methylation UKRI wish to put in place a Framework for the purchase of a range of global DNA methylation services are required to include, but not limited to: o LC MS DNA-methylation analysis. o ELISA that enables the direct quantitation of genomic DNA methylation. o PCR based methods e.g.; Alu and LINE1. o Methylation sensitive restriction assays e.g.; luminometric methylation assay (LUMA).

Renewal: This Contract is being Let on a 3 year + 1 year basis

Sub Lot 3.3 - Allele Quantification

Sub Lot 3.3 - Allele quantification UKRI wish to put in place a Framework for the purchase of a range of Allele quantification services are required to include, but not limited to: o SNP detection and quantification. o Assay development for SNP detection and quantification from pooled DNA with a defined 100bp target region in murine DNA. o Validation of the above assay. o Sample testing if required for the above assay.

Renewal: This Contract is being Let on a 3 year + 1 year basis

Sub Lot 4.1 - Synthesis of DNA Oligonucleotides

Sub Lot 4.1 - Synthesis of DNA oligonucleotides. UKRI wish to put in place a framework for the purchase of a range of custom Oligonucleotide synthesis services including Custom DNA oligo's in tubes, plates and RNA/siRNA, to be user selectable via supplier engagement with a range of purification and modification options. The production of custom user defined oligonucleotides in the following ranges are required (Inc. plates). * 0.01UM bases standard * 0.05UM bases standard * 0.2UM bases standard * 1.0UM bases standard * 0.025 UM / 3OD * Microtiter plates

Renewal: This Contract is being Let on a 3 year + 1 year basis

Sub Lot 4.2 - Synthesis of Custom RNA Oligo's (both Single and double stranded RNA oligoes, siRNA) the supply of siRNA Libraries and the production of custom SiRNA Libraries

Sub Lot 4.2 - Synthesis of Custom RNA oligo's (both Single and double stranded RNA oligoes, siRNA) the supply of siRNA Libraries and the production of custom SiRNA Libraries UKRI wish to put in place a framework for the purchase of a range of custom Oligonucleotide synthesis services including Custom DNA oligo's in tubes, plates and RNA/siRNA, to be user selectable via supplier engagement with a range of purification and modification options. The production of custom user defined oligonucleotides in the following ranges are required (Inc. plates). * 0.01UM bases standard * 0.05UM bases standard * 0.2UM bases standard * 1.0UM bases standard * 0.025 UM / 3OD * Microtiter plates

Renewal: This Contract is being Let on a 3 year + 1 year basis

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019387-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | 30 Aug 2023 |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled, Planned |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1UH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 12 |
| Supplier names | CEGAT; EDINGBURGH GENETICS; EUROFINS GENOMICS; EUROGENTEC; GENEWIZ; IDT DNA; LIFE TECHNOLOGIES; MACROGEN EUROPE; MERCK LIFE SCIENCE; RANDOX LABORATORIES; SOURCE BIOSCIENCE; TWIST BIOSCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 24956000 - Peptones and protein substances
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2024 at 09:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019387-2024
- 15 Sep 2023 at 14:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027372-2023
- 17 Aug 2023 at 12:13 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024176-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/

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