Single Cell & Spatial Transcriptomic System

Concepts

• precision equipment
• transcriptomics analysis
• single cell
• new system
• single cells
• capture of single cell
• spatial transcriptomic system
• spatial assignment information
• cell samples
• environmental hazards

Location

OX11 0RQ

Description

UKHSA is looking to purchase a new system (or systems), to enable capture of single cell sequencing including spatial assignment information within tissue and cell samples. This will increase our capacity and resilience and enable us to seek additional collaborative and funding opportunities

Total Quantity or Scope

To address on-going needs to identify environmental hazards and to prioritise specific pollutant components (e.g. combustion particulates, allergens) for particular attention, there is a need to characterise hazards using toxicological methods. Transcriptomics analysis has increased the ability to detect hazards and exposure effects in tissue samples and research models, by orders of magnitude. This increased sensitivity has been matched more recently by the ability to detect whole genome effects within single cells. This technology is at the forefront of toxicological detection methods and represents a generational step forward in the ability to identify health impacts from ongoing and future hazard exposure threats from chemical, radiation and environmental sources. The acquisition of the asset will allow for more accurate description of pathological changes and characterisation of the mechanism of toxic injury.

CPV Codes

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

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are not available.

Other Information

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