---
title: "Award of COVID-19 Sequencing of Wastewater - Bioinformatics and Reporting"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000730039"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2023-05-31"
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# Award of COVID-19 Sequencing of Wastewater - Bioinformatics and Reporting

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000730039

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for COVID-19 Sequencing of Wastewater - Bioinformatics and Reporting. The procurement process falls under the services category and involves the delivery of genomic sequencing of SARS-CoV-2 RNA found in wastewater samples. The tender period started on May 11, 2023, and ended on June 30, 2023. The contract was signed on May 10, 2023. Biomathematics & Statististics Scotland was the supplier awarded the contract for an amount of £9597.98.

This procurement opportunity offers potential for businesses in waste analysis services to engage in essential work related to tracking variants of SARS-CoV-2 and supporting public health efforts. Companies involved in genomic sequencing, bioinformatics, and environmental monitoring are well-suited to compete for such tenders. Timely and accurate reporting of genomic data from wastewater samples can provide valuable insights into the spread of infectious diseases within the population and aid in early intervention measures.

## Notice

Wastewater Monitoring is an important source of SARS-CoV-2 data in the absence of mass community testing. Wastewater samples are helping to build a picture of SARS-CoV-2 prevalence and can provide information about what variants are circulating in Scotland and at what levels.This procurement supports the delivery of genomic sequencing of SARS-CoV-2 RNA found in wastewater samples which is used to confirm the presence of individual variants of SARS-CoV-2 and supports the tracking of identified Variants of Concern (VOCs). Changes are detected quickly in wastewater, with evidence that these changes are mirrored in hospital cases in some circumstances, meaning it can act as an early warning for potential additional pressures on healthcare systems as well as tracking the spread of VOCs within the population.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY479861 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,597 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BIOMATHEMATICS & STATISTISTICS SCOTLAND; THE DIFFLEY PARTNERSHIP; THE LINES BETWEEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79723000 - Waste analysis services

## Release History

- 31 May 2023 at 14:38 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY479861

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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