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Purchase of Illumina Consumables for BBL

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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31 Jul 2025 at 13:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol, a renowned academic institution located in England, has completed a procurement process for the purchase of Illumina consumables to be used on Illumina equipment. This tender falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipments and is designed for the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract begins on 1st August 2025, with the award being published on 31st July 2025, and will extend until 30th July 2026. The total contract value is £182,134.96.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses that specialise in laboratory equipment and supplies, especially those capable of providing high-quality precision consumables. While the contract has already been awarded to Illumina Cambridge, companies with similar expertise might consider positioning themselves for future tenders or framework agreements. Engaging with such prestigious institutions as the University of Bristol can provide long-term growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale operations that are comfortable working within a call-off agreement context.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Illumina Consumables for BBL

Notice Description

Purchase of Illumina consumables for use on Illumina equipment

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4223b259-86b7-433e-934e-f77505a63914
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2a6d734-6d37-42f6-89aa-aae5324ae13d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£182,134 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£182,134 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 30 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ILLUMINA CAMBRIDGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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