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Illumina Consolidated Service Contract

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract titled "Illumina Consolidated Service Contract" within the education category, aimed at maintaining its Illumina platforms which serve the Genetics Core across various business units. The contract, with a value of GBP 413,270.40, has been signed with Illumina Cambridge Ltd, a large-scale supplier located at Chesterford Research Park, Saffron Walden, UK. The procurement process followed an open procedure method and is currently at the contract award stage, completed on 30th March 2026. This service contract ensures continuous support for sequencing service delivery in Edinburgh, UK (region UKM75) and was awarded on 27th March 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in life sciences equipment, materials, and services, particularly those with expertise in sequencing and platform maintenance. Large-scale suppliers with capabilities in providing consistent technical support to educational and scientific sectors will find this contract beneficial. With a focus on maintaining platforms vital to genetic research, companies with strong backgrounds in life sciences and commitment to service reliability are well-positioned to compete in similar procurements. Collaborating with renowned institutions like the University of Edinburgh can enhance credibility and market presence, opening doors to further academic and governmental contracts.

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Notice Title

Illumina Consolidated Service Contract

Notice Description

The University has Illumina platforms maintained through an Illumina Consolidated Service Contract. The instruments support various business units in their sequencing service delivery across the University's Genetics Core. This Contract Award Notice is for a new Consolidated Service Contract to ensure there is continuous service and support for the platforms.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has Illumina platforms maintained through an Illumina Consolidated Service Contract. The instruments support various business units in their sequencing service delivery across the University's Genetics Core. This Contract Award Notice is for a new Consolidated Service Contract to ensure there is continuous service and support for the platforms.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827914
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552739
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£413,270 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ILLUMINA CAMBRIDGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552739
    Illumina Consolidated Service Contract - The University has Illumina platforms maintained through an Illumina Consolidated Service Contract. The instruments support various business units in their sequencing service delivery across the University's Genetics Core. This Contract Award Notice is for a new Consolidated Service Contract to ensure there is continuous service and support for the platforms.

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