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Purchase of DNA sequencer

SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY

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09 May 2025 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

In a completed procurement process, Southampton Solent University has acquired a DNA sequencer, an initiative described under the industry category of clinical forensics equipment and supplies, specifically targeting biomedical equipment. The procurement process, which concluded with a contract signing on 31st July 2024, involved a limited procurement method without a prior call for competition, classified under legal basis CELEX 32014L0024. This contract, valued at £89,547, is intended for use in the Biomed Lab, located in the UKJ32 region. The contracting authority, Southampton Solent University, facilitated this procurement primarily for educational purposes, showcasing transparency by publishing the process details despite the absence of a mandatory public call for competition.

This procurement offers a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of clinical forensic and biomedical equipment and services to explore similar contracting opportunities with educational institutions. Companies such as SMEs, exemplified by Illumina Cambridge LTD, which secured the award, are well-suited to engage in public procurement processes where specialised technical equipment and consumables are in demand. Businesses focused on research and healthcare sector advancements can use these insights to tailor their offerings to the needs of educational entities, thereby fostering growth through strategic partnerships and contract agreements with organisations like Southampton Solent University.

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Notice Title

Purchase of DNA sequencer

Notice Description

Purchase of a DNA Sequencer for the Biomed Lab.

Lot Information

Equipment

Purchase of goods for Biomed Project running until March 2025 and purchase of annual servicing for 2 years

Consumable Materials

Maintenance services including consumables for DNA sequencer Includes full coverage for parts, labour.

Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded as a below threshold contract therefore prior publication into OJEU or FTS is not mandatory. This notice is for transparency purposes only.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050fef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020142-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies

38434540 - Biomedical equipment

50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£89,547 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
finance.procurement@solent.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 0YN
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ32 Southampton

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ILLUMINA CAMBRIDGE

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