Purchase of a mid-throughput DNA genotyping analysis system

Concepts

• precision equipment
• analysis system
• purchase of a mid-throughput dna
• mid-throughput snp genotyping
• dna methylation analysis
• quantitative gene expression analysis
• spectral analysis approach
• samples of dna
• system
• laboratory and optical equipment

Location

Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency<br/>Blanche Lane<br/>South Mimms<br/>Potters Bar<br/>Hertfordshire<br/>EN6 3QG

Description

The Agency is looking to purchase a new integrated, substantially automated platform capable of performing mid-throughput SNP genotyping, DNA Methylation analysis, Quantitative Gene Expression Analysis and Allele frequency determination on pooled samples of DNA. The system will be utilising a mass-spectrometry spectral analysis approach to complement pre-existing in-house digital PCR and NGS capabilities. The system must be capable of routinely achieving the stated number SNP genotyping per run.

Renewal Options

We expect to award a contract for a one of purchase of the equipment. For service maintenance and/or purchase of any bespoke kits/consumables and/or any IT related requirements, if applicable, the contract will be for the life of the equipment.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
• 38433100 - Mass spectrometer

Indicators

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

Other Information

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