---
title: "AF116- LSTM Sequencing Services Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ea72"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE"
published: "2025-03-07"
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# AF116- LSTM Sequencing Services Framework Agreement

Buyer: LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ea72

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## Summary

The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine is initiating a procurement process titled "AF116- LSTM Sequencing Services Framework Agreement" within the research services industry category. This project, which focuses on sequencing services, including Next Generation, Third Generation, and Sanger Sequencing services, falls under the planning stage. The procurement process is detailed within a framework agreement proposed to last up to three years and offers a total value of £330,000. Interested businesses should note that preliminary market engagement occurred in October/November 2024 with a future notice expected by 13th March 2025 and contract duties commencing on 30th May 2025. The framework is open to all bidders regardless of prior contact, ensuring inclusivity and broad market engagement.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in sequencing and related research services to grow their portfolio by securing a place in a substantial framework agreement. Companies capable of delivering high-quality sequencing services would find this opportunity ideally suited to their expertise. The contract's extensive value and multi-year duration offer long-term collaboration potential, thus opening new avenues for revenue and research partnerships. Engaging with this procurement process could facilitate business growth through a prestigious association with a leading public authority in the health and research sector.

## Notice

LSTM requires Sequencing services for a variety of options which includes Next Generation, Third Generation & Sanger Sequencing services, LSTM invites bidders to join a framework agreement lasting up to 3 years. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=931979236

### Planning Information

LSTM engaged with the market to establish the market interest in potentially joining framework for sequencing services. This was done in October/ November 2024. No specific details of the scope were shared, companies were contacted to see if they would be interested in joining our framework as this is the first time the school has undertaken this, and we were unsure of the feasibility.
All interested parties are welcome to bid regardless of whether LSTM has previously been in contact enquiring about your interest. The tender is open to all bids.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008328-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 May 2025 - 29 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 5QA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Brownlow Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2025 at 12:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008328-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008328-2025
  7th March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=931979236
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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