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title: "Contract for the Provision of GridION Software Licence and Device Warranty to the University of Birmingham"
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# Contract for the Provision of GridION Software Licence and Device Warranty to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c37dae4-b6c9-4a36-b833-9b52f82b3645

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has awarded a contract for the provision of GridION software license and device warranty. The contract falls under the services category, with a total value of £33,750. The procurement method used was Single Source Approval. The tender period ended on 31st July 2023, and the contract period is from 1st August 2023 to 31st July 2026. The buying organization is The University of Birmingham located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, England.

This procurement opportunity is suitable for businesses interested in providing laboratory, optical, and precision equipment services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate. The awarded supplier is Oxford Nanopore Technologies PLC. Businesses looking to expand by providing software licenses and warranties to educational institutions can benefit from exploring similar tender opportunities in the services category.

## Notice

Contract for the Provision of GridION Software Licence and Device Warranty to the University of Birmingham

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da121782-6f0e-449d-918a-08609088ef38 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single Source Approval |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,750 |
| 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 BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 22 Sep 2023 at 10:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da121782-6f0e-449d-918a-08609088ef38

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da121782-6f0e-449d-918a-08609088ef38
  22nd September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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