Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
University of Leicester
University Road
Leicester
LE1 7RH
UK
Contact person: Anthony Midgley
Telephone: +44 1162522058
E-mail: acm26@le.ac.uk
NUTS: UKF22
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://le.ac.uk/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
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
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
Value excluding VAT:
1 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKF22
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: Relevant experience
/ Weighting: 7.5
Quality criterion: Scope of services
/ Weighting: 7.5
Quality criterion: Technical requirements
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Quality control and assurance
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Data handling and security
/ Weighting: 2.5
Quality criterion: Support and troubleshooting
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Reporting and communication
/ Weighting: 2.5
Quality criterion: Performance and continuous improvement
/ Weighting: 2.5
Quality criterion: Contract management
/ Weighting: 2.5
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 15
Cost criterion: 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 procedure
IV.1.8) Information about 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 OJ S:
2024/S 000-038803
Section V: 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
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
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Randox Health London Limited
09102173
143-149 Great Portland Street
London
W1W 6QN
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Genewiz UK Ltd
09937828
Bullocks Lane Hope End
Takeley
CM22 6TA
UK
NUTS: UKH3
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Euofins Genomics UK Ltd
03297407
i54 Business Park, Valiant Way
Wolverhampton
WV9 5GB
UK
NUTS: UKG39
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Novogene (UK) Company Limited
09353226
25 Cambridge Science Park
Cambridge
CB4 0FW
UK
NUTS: 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:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
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 GO Reference: GO-202569-PRO-30923204
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
University of Leicester
University Road
Leicester
LE1 7RH
UK
E-mail: acm26@le.ac.uk
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
See VI..4.3 below
University Road
Leicester
LE1 7RH
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
09/06/2025