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title: "IPSC Editing Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000781361"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2024-10-23"
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# IPSC Editing Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000781361

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has completed its procurement process for IPSC Editing Services, which involves inserting a large section of DNA into specific genome locations using CRISPRi technology. This contract, classified under the "Education" industry category (CPV code 73300000), was awarded to Bioneer A/S, a large supplier based in Denmark. The procurement method used was limited, due to technical reasons that resulted in the absence of competition. This award noted a contract value of £95,000, signed on 21 October 2024, aiming to deliver the service at the University of Edinburgh's UK Dementia Research Institute in Edinburgh (region UKM75). The tender process has been marked as complete.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced genetic engineering and cellular biology, particularly those with expertise in CRISPR technology. Given the stringent quality control requirements and technical precision needed for the task, companies with a robust background in biotech services are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The emphasis on high-quality edited cell populations highlights a consistent demand for specialised, technically competent suppliers who can meet rigorous standards, thereby opening doors for those adept in cutting-edge biotechnological services.

## Notice

Service to edit iPSC lines, in order to insert a large section of DNA into the genome at a specific location (CRISPRi cassette to be introduced into the CLYBL safe harbour locus). Edited lines then need to undergo single cell selection and expansion, to make sure that there is a pure population of edited cells.

### Procurement Information

The University requires a cell editing service with high quality population of purely edited cells, alongside quality control testing. Market research has concluded that the supplier is the only one that can meet the University's strict requirement. As such, Competition is absent for technical reasons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516813 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £95,000 |

## 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 | BIONEER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516813

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516813
  IPSC Editing Services - Service to edit iPSC lines, in order to insert a large section of DNA into the genome at a specific location (CRISPRi cassette to be introduced into the CLYBL safe harbour locus). Edited lines then need to undergo single cell selection and expansion, to make sure that there is a pure population of edited cells.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000781361

## Provenance

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