---
title: "DNA Extraction & QC DecodeME, IGMM"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000657824"
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published: "2021-06-18"
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# DNA Extraction & QC DecodeME, IGMM

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000657824

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has successfully completed a procurement process for DNA extraction and Quality Control services for its DecodeME research project, classified under the education sector. This procurement, initiated through a limited method without prior publication, resulted in a contract awarded to UK Biocentre Ltd. The contract, valued at £396,900, was signed on 17 June 2021, with the service delivery location at the Institute of Genetics and Cancer in Edinburgh. This procurement was conducted under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

This contracting opportunity is ideal for large-scale biotechnology and laboratory service providers, particularly those specialising in genomic services and quality control measures. With the growth of research projects in the biomedical field, businesses that can offer innovative solutions and meet the technical requirements outlined in the tender may find significant advantage in engaging with such tenders. The unique requirements of the DecodeME project, reliant on specific technical expertise, create a specialised niche for companies looking to expand their portfolio in research-related services.

## Notice

DNA extraction and Quality Control services for the DecodeME research project.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Regulation Reg 33(1)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, a contracting authority may use the negotiated procedure without the prior publication in the case of a public contract, based on the following justification: 2. Competition is absent for technical reasons (only if it is not caused by artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists);

### Procurement Information

The NIHR National Biosample Centre plays an essential role in this project and for this reason it would be required for them to deliver what was explicitly written into the grant application funded jointly by the NIHR and MRC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN418698 |
| 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 | 18 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £396,900 |

## 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 | UK BIOCENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN418698

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN418698
  DNA Extraction & QC DecodeME, IGMM - DNA extraction and Quality Control services for the DecodeME research project.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000657824

## Provenance

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