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title: "Scientific Equipment"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
published: "2024-07-26"
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# Scientific Equipment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-142d9b47-a087-4f61-beab-51865d4946f3

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth has completed the procurement process for a MiSeq System, a type of scientific equipment used for automated generation of DNA clonal clusters by bridge amplification, sequencing, primary and secondary analysis. The procurement, valued at £130,483, falls under the "Engineering-related scientific and technical services" category and was fulfilled via a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement covers the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the contract period running from 20th June 2024 to 18th September 2024. The contract was awarded to Illumina Cambridge Ltd, and the award notice was published on 26th July 2024.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying engineering and scientific technical services, especially those specialising in DNA sequencing technology. Companies that are small- or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can find such tenders particularly advantageous, as the procurement process is designed to be accommodating for SMEs. Enterprises with a focus on innovation in scientific equipment could leverage this opportunity for substantial business growth by partnering with prominent institutions like the University of Plymouth.

## Notice

MiSeq System The MiSeq Integrated System for automated generation of DNA clonal clusters by bridge amplification, sequencing, primary and secondary analysis. System includes embedded touchscreen monitor and on-instrument computer, dual surface.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cc78efb-3f40-4e60-b2b5-bb78e1e27d47 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 19 Jun 2024 - 18 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,483 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £130,483 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ILLUMINA CAMBRIDGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2024 at 11:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cc78efb-3f40-4e60-b2b5-bb78e1e27d47

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cc78efb-3f40-4e60-b2b5-bb78e1e27d47
  26th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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