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title: "CEFAS21-43 GridION (Nanopore Genome sequencing)"
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# CEFAS21-43 GridION (Nanopore Genome sequencing)

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-21642ded-2179-43db-8e64-cb1c0c701264

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "CEFAS21-43 GridION (Nanopore Genome sequencing)" was conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on the supply of a benchtop device designed for advanced nanopore sequencing. This procurement falls under the laboratory and precision equipment category with a value of £49,000. The tender was awarded as part of an open method procurement process, which concluded its tender period on 17 March 2021, with the contract period running from 18 March to 31 March 2021. The delivery address is in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific and laboratory equipment, especially those offering innovative genomic technologies. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this field, as their agility can complement the specific needs of research institutions. Companies with expertise in nanopore sequencing technologies and laboratory supplies may find this an advantageous opportunity for business growth and collaboration with established suppliers like Oxford Nanopore Technologies Ltd.

## Notice

Benchtop device for nanopore sequencing designed to run and analyse up to five MinION or Flongle flow cells, or a combination thereof.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5722c9a-7a1a-4f5b-8c08-25719d336598 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2021 at 14:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5722c9a-7a1a-4f5b-8c08-25719d336598

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5722c9a-7a1a-4f5b-8c08-25719d336598
  7th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cefas.co.uk

## Provenance

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