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title: "GSS23553 - DNA Sequencing"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-41c609cc-67d2-4f67-b420-4d9e2e9a8e12"
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# GSS23553 - DNA Sequencing

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-41c609cc-67d2-4f67-b420-4d9e2e9a8e12

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited, acting as the buyer, has completed a procurement process for DNA Sequencing services via a Competitive Quotation method. The procurement stage ended on June 26, 2023, with a contract period starting on June 30, 2023, and ending on September 25, 2023. The procurement falls under the 'Research services' industry category and is geographically focused in the United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity, awarded to Illumina Cambridge Ltd, presents business growth prospects for SMEs and VCSEs in the goods sector. Companies with expertise in DNA sequencing or related research services are well-suited to compete for potential contracts. The procurement method used was a Competitive Quotation (below threshold), indicating a streamlined process suitable for smaller businesses looking to engage with UK Shared Business Services in the Research sector.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for DNA Sequencing. This procurement has been concluded via a Competitive Quotation (below threshold).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e8bc93f-cadd-47d6-bbe4-a64a895058ba |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2023 - 25 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,616 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,616 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2023 at 10:25 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e8bc93f-cadd-47d6-bbe4-a64a895058ba
- 20 Jul 2023 at 09:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e8bc93f-cadd-47d6-bbe4-a64a895058ba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e8bc93f-cadd-47d6-bbe4-a64a895058ba
  16th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/db7633e7-2c30-42dd-ba37-6169d54e690b

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