Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)Name and addressesOfficial name: NEUPC Ltd
Postal address: NEUPC Ltd, Leeds Innovation Centre, 103 Clarendon Rd
Town: Leeds
NUTS code:
UK UNITED KINGDOMPostal code: LS2 9DF
Country: United Kingdom
Contact person: Michael Hofman
E-mail:
m.hofman@leeds.ac.ukTelephone: +44 1133443959
Internet address(es): Main address:
http://www.neupc.ac.uk/ I.1)Name and addressesOfficial name: Higher Education Purchasing Consortium Wales
Postal address: 8 th Floor, 30-36 Newport Road
Town: Cardiff
NUTS code:
UK UNITED KINGDOMPostal code: CF24 0DE
Country: United Kingdom
E-mail:
m.hopkins@wales.ac.ukInternet address(es): Main address:
http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/ I.1)Name and addressesOfficial name: London Universities Purchasing Consortium
Postal address: Shropshire House, 179 Tottenham Court Road
Town: London
NUTS code:
UK UNITED KINGDOMPostal code: W1T 7NZ
Country: United Kingdom
E-mail:
enquiries@lupc.ac.ukInternet address(es): Main address:
http://www.lupc.ac.uk/ I.1)Name and addressesOfficial name: North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium Ltd
Postal address: Albert House, 17 Bloom Street
Town: Manchester
NUTS code:
UK UNITED KINGDOMPostal code: M1 3HZ
Country: United Kingdom
E-mail:
andy.woj@manchester.ac.ukInternet address(es): Main address:
http://www.nwupc.ac.uk/ I.1)Name and addressesOfficial name: Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium
Postal address: Science and Technology Centre, University of Reading, Earley Gate, Whiteknights Road
Town: Reading
NUTS code:
UK UNITED KINGDOMPostal code: RG6 6BZ
Country: United Kingdom
E-mail:
supc@reading.ac.ukInternet address(es): Main address:
https://www.supc.ac.uk/ I.2)Information about joint procurementThe contract involves joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3)CommunicationAdditional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/ I.4)Type of the contracting authorityBody governed by public law
I.5)Main activityEducation
Section II: Object
II.1)Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)Title:
Molecular Biology Research Services
Reference number: LAB2002 NE
II.1.2)Main CPV code73111000 Research laboratory services
II.1.3)Type of contractServices
II.1.4)Short description:
NEUPC is seeking to award a framework agreement for the provision of molecular biology research services. The framework agreement has been split into 4 lots as follows:
— Lot 1: Sequencing services.
— Lot 2: Genotyping services.
— Lot 3: DNA/RNA Extraction services.
— Lot 4: Oligonucleotides.
II.1.5)Estimated total valueValue excluding VAT: 30 000 000.00 GBP
II.1.6)Information about lotsThis contract is divided into lots: yes
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 4
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
— Lot 1: Sequencing services.
— Lot 2: Genotyping services.
— Lot 3: DNA/RNA Extraction services.
— Lot 4: Oligonucleotides.
II.2)Description
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)73100000 Research and experimental development services
II.2.3)Place of performanceNUTS code: UK UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
The requirement for sequencing services will provide a complete workflow from cells to data which will include but is not limited to the following:
(i)Whole genome sequencing
(ii)Exome sequencing
(iii)RNA-sequencing
(iv)RNA analysis
(v)Targeted sequencing
(vi)16s Microbial sequencing
(vii)Small RNA sequencing
(viii)Sanger sequencing
(ix)Next-Gen sequencing (NGS)
(x)Gene sequencing
(xi)Bioinformatic services — Data analysis, interpretation and reporting of sequencing services
Alternative solutions or processes that can achieve the same outcomes are/will be covered under this framework agreement.
II.2.14)Additional information
II.2)Description
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)73100000 Research and experimental development services
II.2.3)Place of performanceNUTS code: UK UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
The requirement for genotyping services will provide a complete workflow from cells to data which will include but is not limited to the following:
(i)Genotyping by sequencing
(ii)Genotyping services
(iii)All-inclusive genotyping service
(iv)Array genotyping
(v)Bioinformatic services — Data analysis, interpretation and reporting of genotyping services
Alternative solutions or processes that can achieve the same outcomes are/will be covered under this framework agreement.
II.2.14)Additional information
II.2)Description
II.2.1)Title:
DNA/RNA Extraction Services
Lot No: 3
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)73100000 Research and experimental development services
II.2.3)Place of performanceNUTS code: UK UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
The requirement for DNA/RNA extraction services will provide a complete workflow from cells to data which will include but is not limited to extraction from the following sources:
(i)whole blood
(ii)Saliva
(iii)FTA paper
(iv)Buccal swabs
(v)Mammalian cell lines/primary cells (cell pellets)
(vi)Plant and animal tissue
(vii)FFPE tissue
(viii)Bacteria
(ix)Any other source as requested.
(x)Extracted DNA/RNA must be suitable for use in various downstream applications as requested
(xi)Bioinformatic services — Data analysis, interpretation and reporting of extraction services
Alternative solutions or processes that can achieve the same outcomes are/will be covered under this framework agreement.
II.2.14)Additional information
II.2)Description
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)73100000 Research and experimental development services
II.2.3)Place of performanceNUTS code: UK UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
The requirement for the provision of Oligonucleotides will include but is not limited to the following:
(i)Standard oligo synthesis
(ii)Oligo purification
(iii)Custom RNA synthesis
(iv)Molecular beacons
(v)XS Probes
(vi)Internal degenerated bases
(vii)Bioinformatic services — Data analysis, interpretation and reporting of extraction services
Alternative solutions or processes that can achieve the same outcomes are/will be covered under this framework agreement.
II.2.14)Additional information
II.3)Estimated date of publication of contract notice:12/03/2018