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title: "Proseek Multiplex Analysis"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000577136"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2019-03-12"
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# Proseek Multiplex Analysis

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000577136

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the University of Edinburgh, which is seeking to acquire services for the Proseek Multiplex Analysis, a human protein analysis system that offers a unique combination of approximately 1,073 medically relevant protein biomarkers. This procurement falls within the education and medical research sectors and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The method employed is limited procurement with an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, reflecting the specialised nature of the required services. The contract was signed on 12th July 2018, with a total value of £396,955 for the project.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced biomedical analysis and related technologies. Specifically, firms that provide human protein analysis systems or those with expertise in multiplex formats and biomarker research may find this contract particularly advantageous. Given the unique technological requirement highlighted by the buying organisation, businesses that offer patented or innovative solutions in the field of medical diagnostics are strongly encouraged to explore similar future opportunities within public procurement processes.

## Notice

Human protein analysis systems for use with plasma samples providing the specific combination of approx. 1073 medically relevant protein biomarkers in multiplex format

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Phenotypic information relevant to areas of research such as kidney and cardiovascular disease on samples from consented participants in the Orkney cohort previously collected high sample number which is crucial for the genome-wide genetic analyses

### Procurement Information

The Olink Bioscience protein biomarker analysis service uses patented technology that is not available as a service from any alternative source.Although other human protein analysis systems for use with plasma samples exist, none of them provide the specific combination of approx. 1073 medically relevant protein biomarkers in multiplex format available from Olink

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348371 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 12 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jul 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 | £396,955 |

## 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 | OLINK PROTEOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348371

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348371
  Proseek Multiplex Analysis - Human protein analysis systems for use with plasma samples providing the specific combination of approx. 1073 medically relevant protein biomarkers in multiplex format

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
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