Whole Exome Sequencing Library Preparation Solution

Concepts

• cardiff
• laboratory reagents
• all wales genomics laboratory
• awgl
• clinical exome
• whole exome
• whole exome sequencing
• expansion of clinical exome
• library preparation solution
• wes solution

Location

Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan: All Wales Medical Genomics Laboratory, Heath Park, Cardiff

Description

The All Wales Genomics Laboratory (AWGL) is seeking a library preparation solution for whole exome sequencing (WES) for a period of two (2) years with the option to extend for a further three years at annual intervals. Presently, AWGL delivers clinical exome sequencing using DNA extracted from peripheral blood samples via a next generation sequencing panel (TruSight One). In order to meet clinical requirements, enable the development of precision medicine services within NHS Wales and allow effective use of capital investment there is a requirement to introduce whole exome sequencing for detection of exonic single nucleotide variants (SNVs) and indels.

Total Quantity or Scope

The expansion of clinical exome sequencing to whole exome sequencing is stated as one of the priorities in the Welsh Government ‘Genomics for Precision Medicine’ Strategy, which was published in 2017. To ensure all resources in AWGL are utilised effectively, all library preparation, sequencing, data processing and analysis will be performed by AWGL on Cardiff & Vale University Health Board premises. The WES solution must be capable of allowing implementation of the gene panels and WES based services described in the NHS England National Genomic Test Directory. Whilst Wales is a devolved nation with a devolved health system, this will allow AWGL to evolve their services in line with the Test Directory for rare and inherited disease if and when necessary.

Renewal Options

The primary contract is for a period of 24 months but will include the option to extend for a period of 36 months in annual intervals.

CPV Codes

• 33696500 - Laboratory reagents

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are available.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=110575 (WA Ref:110575)