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title: "Gridion Instrument"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM"
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# Gridion Instrument

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f628f1c-88e5-4a4f-b961-3955303a652a

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## Summary

The University of Nottingham has completed the procurement process for purchasing a GridION sequencer, which is intended for sequencing multiple DNA samples simultaneously. The procurement, classified under the medical equipment category, was conducted using an open procedure below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 12th December 2017, and the contract, valued at £131,703, is effective from 11th January 2018, running until 28th February 2018. The equipment is to be delivered to Nottingham, located in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced medical equipment, particularly those capable of supplying sophisticated sequencing technologies. Companies that have experience in manufacturing or providing biomedical devices would be well-suited to compete in such tenders, especially those with a focus on innovation in genomic analysis. Engaging with the University of Nottingham can help businesses expand their footprint in the healthcare sector while fostering collaboration with academic institutions.

## Notice

The university shall now proceed to purchase a GridION sequencer that is capable of sequencing up to 5 different samples simultaneously and perform all basecalling locally; to enable the detection of methylation and modifications to DNA with relatively simple library preparations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52ab3c71-873f-4297-95a4-5825c9568187 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 11 Jan 2018 - 28 Feb 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £131,703 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £131,703 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG7 2NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Lenton & Wollaton East |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OXFORD NANOPORE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2018 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52ab3c71-873f-4297-95a4-5825c9568187

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52ab3c71-873f-4297-95a4-5825c9568187
  11th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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