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title: "Supply of a Short Read Sequencer"
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# Supply of a Short Read Sequencer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ce7869a-af6c-49f4-ac98-ddc53b900e62

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## Summary

The University of Leeds has completed a procurement process for the supply of a Short Read Sequencer classified under biomedical equipment. The contract, awarded to Illumina Cambridge, amounts to £316,091.20 and covers the contract period from March 31, 2021, to March 31, 2026. The tender was open until January 14, 2021, and delivery is specified to take place in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. This procurement was initiated as an other procurement method focused on goods.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for companies in the biomedical and life sciences industries, particularly those that specialise in sequencing technologies and laboratory equipment. Businesses well-suited to compete for such contracts include manufacturers and suppliers of advanced scientific equipment, especially those with expertise in next-generation sequencing systems. Engaging in this procurement could facilitate significant business growth, given the ongoing demand for innovative solutions in the field of genomic research.

## Notice

The University of Leeds intends to enter into a contract with Illumina Cambridge to purchase a Next Generation Sequencing System in order to meet funding deadlines.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/950ca610-a344-4eb5-8fb0-fb664b370a78 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £316,091 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £316,091 |
| 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 LEEDS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 9JZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38434540 - Biomedical equipment

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2021 at 14:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/950ca610-a344-4eb5-8fb0-fb664b370a78

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/950ca610-a344-4eb5-8fb0-fb664b370a78
  15th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=561039110
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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