Award

Olink(r) Signature Bundle

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Award

15 Apr 2026 at 12:43

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has awarded a contract under the title "Olink® Signature Bundle" in the services category, specifically for research laboratory services, located in the United Kingdom. This procurement falls under direct procurement, executed without competition as it was below the threshold, adhering to the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. The contract was signed on 22nd June 2024 and is active from 23rd June 2024 until 31st July 2024. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 15th April 2026, with an award value of £91,082.52.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses that specialise in research laboratory services, particularly those capable of providing innovative solutions such as the Olink® Signature Bundle. Large-scale enterprises in the biotech and proteomics industries might find this procurement appealing due to its focused services category and requirement for cutting-edge technology. The direct procurement approach suggests a preference for established suppliers with specific expertise, which could encourage growth for businesses capable of meeting such niche demands.

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Notice Title

Olink(r) Signature Bundle

Notice Description

Olink(r) Signature Bundle, as per SSA process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068308
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034220-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£91,082 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 1-6 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

OLINK PROTEOMICS

Further Information

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