---
title: "Iso-Sequencing Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000636689"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2021-01-20"
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# Iso-Sequencing Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000636689

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is conducting a completed tender for "Iso-Sequencing Services" within the education sector, specifically aimed at enhancing genomic research initiatives. This procurement process, initiated on 20th January 2021, was carried out through an open procedure using the PCS-Tender portal. The contract has been awarded to Earlham Institute for a total value of £97,314, and the services are intended to be performed remotely from the supplier's premises, sending data back to the university. The contract was signed on 24th November 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in genomic sequencing and related services, particularly those capable of remote operational execution. Companies in the fields of bioinformatics and genomic research would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts, given the ongoing emphasis on advanced genomic studies represented by the "Functional Annotation of Animal Genomes" initiative. Engaging with this kind of procurement can enhance a business's portfolio and foster partnerships in academia and research domains.

## Notice

The University required the provision of iso-sequencing services for samples provided by the University. The University used the PCS-Tender portal to conduct this ITT exercise. The PCS-Tender reference was: itt_36517

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University (The Buyer) invited competitive tenders for the provision of Iso-Sequencing Services on behalf of a team of researchers based at the Roslin Institute at the University of Edinburgh. Samples will be provided by the University and the supplier will perform the sequencing requirements and return the subsequent data. This work is part of the wider 'Functional Annotation of Animal Genomes' (FAANG) initiative which aims to improve the function annotation of animal genomes.. N/A

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404675 |
| 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 | 20 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Nov 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 | £97,314 |

## 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 | EARLHAM INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404675

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404675
  Iso-Sequencing Services - The University required the provision of iso-sequencing services for samples provided by the University. The University used the PCS-Tender portal to conduct this ITT exercise. The PCS-Tender reference was: itt_36517

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000636689

## Provenance

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