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title: "DA0034 RNA Sequencing Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000629765"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2020-09-04"
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# DA0034 RNA Sequencing Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000629765

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has recently completed a procurement process titled "DA0034 RNA Sequencing Services". This procurement falls under the industry category of education and medical research services, and it was conducted under an open procedure using Lot 1 of the NEUPC framework for Molecular Biology. The contract, valued at £115,750, was signed on 24th August 2020, with sample preparation managed by the University for delivery to the chosen supplier, Genewiz UK, based in Essex. This award highlights the University’s commitment to advancing research through high-quality service provision.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the fields of biotechnology and molecular biology, especially those offering RNA sequencing services. Companies that can deliver these specialised services efficiently will be well-positioned to compete in future contracts. As this procurement has demonstrated a direct award approach, businesses with proven experience and relevant capabilities in the educational and research sectors may find valuable opportunities to collaborate with public institutions like the University of Edinburgh, thereby enhancing their market presence.

## Notice

Direct award for RNA sequencing; utilizing Lot 1 of the NEUPC framework for Molecular Biology (LAB2002).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Roslin Institute have a requirement for RNA sequencing services. Samples are prepared and made available by the University and sent to the supplier. The winning supplier is 1st ranked in Lot 1 (Sequencing Services) of the NEUPC framework for Molecular Biology (LAB2002). Funding is provided via the Function Annotation of Animal Genomes (FAANG) project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP393830 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £115,750 |

## 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 | GENEWIZ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP393830

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP393830
  DA0034 RNA Sequencing Services - Direct award for RNA sequencing; utilizing Lot 1 of the NEUPC framework for Molecular Biology (LAB2002).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000629765

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