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Sequencing System Consumables

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE

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09 Jun 2025 at 16:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Sequencing System Consumables" has been initiated by the University of Northumbria at Newcastle, situated in the North East of the United Kingdom. This contract, classified under the biochemical analysers category, aims to secure a three-year supply of consumables for the MiSeq i100 Plus sequencing system, which includes the support for existing NovaSeq and MiSeq instruments. The procurement, valued at £300,000, follows a specific procurement method described as 'Other'. The contract period commences on 13th June 2025 and concludes on 12th May 2028. The award stage of this procurement was completed with Illumina Cambridge Ltd as the supplier, confirmed active as of 13th May 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in the production and supply of scientific and laboratory equipment, particularly those specialising in consumables for biochemical analysis systems. Large-scale suppliers with experience in sustaining long-term contracts for technical goods would be well-positioned to compete. Although the specific procurement method used is not described in detail, suppliers that can offer innovative solutions to enhance system operation efficiency within a multi-year agreement might find this opportunity particularly beneficial for driving business growth and expanding their footprint in the scientific equipment supply sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sequencing System Consumables

Notice Description

Following recent purchase of Sequencing System (MiSeq i100 Plus) including 1 year of upgraded warranty and three years maintenance cover, Northumbria University specified the requirement for a multi-year supply of the list of consumables necessary for day-to-day operation of MiSeq i100 Plus System. The consumables will also cover supply for existing NovaSeq and MiSeq instruments. The complete list of required consumables is detailed in Tender documents. The duration of the Call-off Agreement is 3 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d11c592a-3daa-4666-89e1-c5131c9109c1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e476243-ab39-4287-9c59-47f20c3f97b4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38434500 - Biochemical analysers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jun 2025 - 12 May 2028 2-3 years
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 NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8ST
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ILLUMINA CAMBRIDGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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