Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Leicester
University Road
Leicester
LE1 7RH
Contact
Anthony Midgley
Telephone
+44 1162522058
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
LUV01297 Framework agreement for the provision of next generation and third generation sequencing and sanger sequencing services
Reference number
LUV01297
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 73110000 - Research services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £1,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Main site or place of performance
Leicestershire CC and Rutland
two.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.
two.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
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://universityofleicester.delta-esourcing.com/respond/DN58P4V6DR
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-038803
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
1
Title
Framework agreement for the provision of next generation and third generation sequencing and sanger sequencing services
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20 May 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 7
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
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Randox Health London Limited
143-149 Great Portland Street
London
W1W 6QN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
National registration number
09102173
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Genewiz UK Ltd
Bullocks Lane Hope End
Takeley
CM22 6TA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
National registration number
09937828
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Euofins Genomics UK Ltd
i54 Business Park, Valiant Way
Wolverhampton
WV9 5GB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG39 - Wolverhampton
National registration number
03297407
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Novogene (UK) Company Limited
25 Cambridge Science Park
Cambridge
CB4 0FW
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
National registration number
09353226
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,000,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
To view this notice, please click here:
https://universityofleicester.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=957252600 GO Reference: GO-202569-PRO-30923204
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
University of Leicester
University Road
Leicester
LE1 7RH
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
See VI..4.3 below
University Road
Leicester
LE1 7RH
Country
United Kingdom