--- title: "Term Contract for the Supply of Metatranscriptomics and Metagenomics of low abundance samples" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000810932" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000810932" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000810932.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000810932.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE" published: "2025-12-10" --- # Term Contract for the Supply of Metatranscriptomics and Metagenomics of low abundance samples Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000810932 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000810932) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000810932.json) ## Summary The University of Dundee has initiated an active procurement process for a term contract titled "Supply of Metatranscriptomics and Metagenomics of low abundance samples," focusing on the Education classification. The procurement concerns services related to advancing research in bronchiectasis through specialised sequencing projects. Located in Dundee, specifically at the University's School of Medicine, this tender is proceeding under an open procedure and invites electronic submissions until 24 October 2025 by 12:00 PM. The contract value is estimated at £200,000 GBP, and the procurement is part of a framework that supports electronic invoicing and payment, lasting initially for two years with potential renewals. Interested parties are encouraged to participate before the bid opening date which is set for the same day as the submission deadline. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in genomic sequencing services, particularly those with capabilities in metatranscriptomics and metagenomics. Companies positioned within the biotechnology or medical research sectors, offering innovative solutions tailored to low abundance sample analysis, stand to benefit greatly. The involvement in this contract not only provides financial growth through a substantial contract value but also presents a chance to collaborate with a prestigious institution like the University of Dundee. Moreover, firms with prior experience in similar educational or medical research frameworks, and those adept at navigating open procurement procedures and electronic response submissions, would find themselves well-suited to compete in this tender process. ## Notice Supply of Metatranscriptomics and Metagenomics of low abundance samples ### Lot Information Lot 1 The focus of this project is to progress research in respect of bronchiectasis. Scope is Strand specific metatranscriptomic and metagenomic sequencing of low abundance airway samples with degradation. Renewal: This is a term contract (2+1+1 max) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545319 | | 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 | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Dec 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | £200,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £200,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE | | Locality | DUNDEE | | Post town | Dundee | | Postcode | DD1 4HN | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City | | Local authority | Dundee City | | Electoral ward | West End | | Westminster constituency | Dundee Central | | Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | NYU HOSPITAL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 10 Dec 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545319 - 23 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539821 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539821&idx=7 15th October 2025 - Annex B Quality Schedule FV - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539821&idx=8 15th October 2025 - Annex B Quality Schedule FV - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539821&idx=4 14th October 2025 - Annex B Quality Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539821&idx=1 23rd September 2025 - Master ITT - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539821&idx=2 23rd September 2025 - Annex A - Statement of Requirements (S0R) and Special Conditions FV - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539821&idx=3 23rd September 2025 - Annex C - Pricing (30%) FV - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539821&idx=5 23rd September 2025 - TsCs for Supply of Services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539821&idx=6 23rd September 2025 - UoD Form of Contract (front end to TsCs) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539821 Term Contract for the Supply of Metatranscriptomics and Metagenomics of low abundance samples - Supply of Metatranscriptomics and Metagenomics of low abundance samples - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545319 Term Contract for the Supply of Metatranscriptomics and Metagenomics of low abundance samples - Supply of Metatranscriptomics and Metagenomics of low abundance samples ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.dundee.ac.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.co.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000810932 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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