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title: "Archival Ovarian Cancer Samples"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000557690"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2018-10-05"
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# Archival Ovarian Cancer Samples

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000557690

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is seeking to procure services related to the analysis of archival ovarian cancer samples, specifically involving RNA extraction, RNA quality control (QC), and gene expression analysis. This procurement process, classified as an open tender under the goods category, is currently complete. The relevant contract was awarded on 6th September 2018, with a value of £87,630. The procurement process was executed in Edinburgh, with the buyer being a central purchasing body that has a well-established role in public law governed procedures.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses involved in medical diagnostics and laboratory services, particularly those offering specialised RNA analysis capabilities. Companies that are large-scale suppliers of biological sample processing and have experience in working with formalin fixed-paraffin embedded (FFPE) samples would be well-positioned to leverage this type of tender. The specific nature of the award underscores the likelihood for future similar contracts, making it a valuable area for growth and collaboration within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

RNA extraction, RNA QC and gene expression analysis of macro-dissected archival formalin fixed-paraffin embedded (FFPE) ovarian cancer samples.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A non-Competitive Action (NCA) for the purchase of RNA extraction, RNA QC and gene expression analysis of FFPE ovarian cancer samples. An NCA was chosen because of the need for continued compatibility with previous analysis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT333477 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £87,630 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALMAC DIAGNOSTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT333477

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT333477
  Archival Ovarian Cancer Samples - RNA extraction, RNA QC and gene expression analysis of macro-dissected archival formalin fixed-paraffin embedded (FFPE) ovarian cancer samples.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000557690

## Provenance

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