University of Leicester: LUV01297 Framework agreement for the provision of next generation and third generation sequencing and sanger sequencing services

UK-Leicester: Research services.

Section I: Contracting Authority

   I.1) Name, Addresses and Contact Point(s):
       University of Leicester
       University Road, Leicester, LE1 7RH, United Kingdom
       Tel. +44 1162522058, Email: acm26@le.ac.uk
       Contact: Anthony Midgley
       Main Address: https://le.ac.uk/
       NUTS Code: UKF22

   I.2) Joint procurement:
      The contract involves joint procurement: No          
      In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not Provided
      The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No

   I.4)Type of the contracting authority:
      Body governed by public law

   I.5) Main activity:
      Education

Section II: Object Of The Contract

   II.1) Scope of the procurement

      II.1.1) Title: LUV01297 Framework agreement for the provision of next generation and third generation sequencing and sanger sequencing services            
      Reference number: LUV01297

      II.1.2) Main CPV code:
         73110000 - Research services.


      II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES

      II.1.4) Short description: Tenders are invited from suppliers wishing to be part of a framework agreement for the provision of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), Third Generation Sequencing and Sanger sequencing services.

      II.1.6) Information about lots
         This contract is divided into lots: No
            
      II.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
          Value: 1,000,000
                  
         Currency:GBP            

   II.2) Description

      II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
      Not Provided

      II.2.3) Place of performance
      Nuts code:
      UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
   
      Main site or place of performance:
      Leicestershire CC and Rutland
             

      II.2.4) Description of the procurement: The University of Leicester is a leading UK university committed to international excellence through the creation of world changing research and high quality, inspirational teaching. Leicester is consistently one of the most socially inclusive of the UK’s leading universities with a long-standing commitment to providing fairer and equal access to higher education.

Tenders are invited from suppliers wishing to be part of a framework agreement for the provision of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), Third Generation Sequencing and Sanger sequencing services. This agreement will support our research and academic endeavours by ensuring access to high-quality, reliable, and advanced sequencing technologies. The successful tenderers will demonstrate excellence in delivering comprehensive sequencing services, including but not limited to whole genome sequencing, exome sequencing, RNA sequencing, and other specialized applications. Through this procurement process, the University aims to establish a flexible and efficient framework agreement with up to 5 suppliers that offers competitive pricing, robust data management, and comprehensive technical support, ensuring the highest standards in genomic research.
The framework agreement will last for 3 years with an option to extend for a further year.

      II.2.5) Award criteria:
      Quality criterion - Name: Relevant experience / Weighting: 7.5
      Quality criterion - Name: Scope of services / Weighting: 7.5
      Quality criterion - Name: Technical requirements / Weighting: 15
      Quality criterion - Name: Quality control and assurance / Weighting: 10
      Quality criterion - Name: Data handling and security / Weighting: 2.5
      Quality criterion - Name: Support and troubleshooting / Weighting: 10
      Quality criterion - Name: Reporting and communication / Weighting: 2.5
      Quality criterion - Name: Performance and continuous improvement / Weighting: 2.5
      Quality criterion - Name: Contract management / Weighting: 2.5
      Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 15
                  
      Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 25
            

      II.2.11) Information about options
         Options: No
         

      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
         The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
         

      II.2.14) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://universityofleicester.delta-esourcing.com/respond/DN58P4V6DR


Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

   IV.1.1)Type of procedure: Open


   IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
      The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement: No       
      

   IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction
      An electronic auction has been used: No

   IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
      The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

   IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
       Notice number in the OJEU: 2024/S 000-038803
      
   

   IV.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice
      The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice: No

Section V: Award of contract

Award Of Contract (No.1)

   Contract No: 1    
   Lot Number: Not Provided    
   Title: Framework agreement for the provision of next generation and third generation sequencing and sanger sequencing services

   A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


   V.2) Award of contract

      V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 20/05/2025

      V.2.2) Information about tenders
         Number of tenders received: 10
         Number of tenders received from SMEs: 7 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 2          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 8          
         Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10

      V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

      The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.1)
             Randox Health London Limited, 09102173
             143-149 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 6QN, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKI
            The contractor is an SME: No
         
         Contractor (No.2)
             Genewiz UK Ltd, 09937828
             Bullocks Lane Hope End, Takeley, CM22 6TA, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKH3
            The contractor is an SME: No
         
         Contractor (No.3)
             Euofins Genomics UK Ltd, 03297407
             i54 Business Park, Valiant Way, Wolverhampton, WV9 5GB, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKG39
            The contractor is an SME: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.4)
             Novogene (UK) Company Limited, 09353226
             25 Cambridge Science Park, Cambridge, CB4 0FW, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKH12
            The contractor is an SME: No

      V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
         Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 1,000,000          
         Total value of the contract/lot: 1,000,000
         Currency: GBP

      V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
         The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
         
Section VI: Complementary information

   VI.3) Additional information: To view this notice, please click here:
https://universityofleicester.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=957252600
   VI.4) Procedures for review

      VI.4.1) Review body
          Royal Courts of Justice
          Strand, London, WC2A 2LL, United Kingdom

      VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
          University of Leicester
          University Road, Leicester, LE1 7RH, United Kingdom
          Email: acm26@le.ac.uk

      VI.4.3) Review procedure
         Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: Not Provided

      VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
          See VI..4.3 below
          University Road, Leicester, LE1 7RH, United Kingdom

   VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice: 09/06/2025