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title: "DNA Tissue Samples"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000728821"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2023-04-11"
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# DNA Tissue Samples

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000728821

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## Summary

The University Of Edinburgh awarded a contract for "DNA Tissue Samples" to Informed Genomics Ltd. The tender involved analysing low-quality FFPE tissue with specific DNA sequencing requirements. The procurement method was a limited Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £55,788.3 GBP, was signed on 4th November 2022. The procurement process was completed, providing opportunities in the services sector.

This tender by the University Of Edinburgh for DNA tissue samples presented business opportunities for suppliers such as Informed Genomics Ltd, especially those offering specialised DNA sequencing services. The contract aimed to analyse FFPE rectal cancer samples as part of an NHS Grampian cohort. Businesses in the biomedical field with expertise in DNA analysis and sequencing technologies would find this tender well-suited for growth opportunities in the healthcare sector, leveraging the unique specifications of the procurement process.

## Notice

Analysis of FFPE rectal cancer resection samples as part of an NHS Grampian population cohort, which will be analysed alongside their paired biopsies.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Analysis of low-quality FFPE tissue which requires DNA sequencing specifically designed for highly degraded DNA.

### Procurement Information

This is the only service provider offering the Nonacus Cell3(tm) Target enrichment system as a DNA sequencing service. This is required because our samples are low-quality FFPE tissue and so require DNA sequencing specifically designed for highly degraded DNA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR475939 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £55,788 |

## 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 | INFORMED GENOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR475939

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR475939
  DNA Tissue Samples - Analysis of FFPE rectal cancer resection samples as part of an NHS Grampian population cohort, which will be analysed alongside their paired biopsies.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000728821
- https://informedgenomics.com/
- https://www.ed.ac.uk

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