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Illumina Service

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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03 Mar 2026 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Illumina Service" was facilitated by The University of Birmingham. Located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, the contracting authority represents a sub-central government public authority. The procurement focuses on the service category, specifically repair and maintenance services, to be provided by Illumina Cambridge Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Cambridge. The procurement stage has reached its completion, with the contract award marked active on 3 March 2026. The tender includes a one-year service plan for various Illumina equipment, commencing on 24 September 2024 and concluding on 7 September 2025, with a gross contract value of £141,834.23. The procurement method identified was "Below threshold - unknown," and the legal basis aligns with UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specializing in equipment maintenance and support services, particularly those experienced with high-tech laboratory equipment. Companies with a strategic focus on the UK research and academia sector may find this contract beneficial for expanding their service footprint. With the award being given to Illumina Cambridge Ltd, it highlights potential growth for SMEs capable of delivering high-quality repair and maintenance services within the stringent requirements of academic institutions. Leveraging such contracts can build credibility and establish longstanding relationships with leading educational and research organisations.

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Notice Title

Illumina Service

Notice Description

Illumina Service 1-year Duration End Date: 07-09-2025 MiSeq Silver Support Plan NextSeq 500 Silver Support Plan NovaSeq 6000 Silver Support Plan

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066123
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019042-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£141,834 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
23 Sep 2024 - 7 Sep 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LLLUMINA CAMBRIDGE

Further Information

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