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title: "(NU/1316) Supply and Installation of a High Throughput Next Generation Sequencer"
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# (NU/1316) Supply and Installation of a High Throughput Next Generation Sequencer

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e6bf943-97bb-44bf-8bed-6966546e1928

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## Summary

The tender titled "(NU/1316) Supply and Installation of a High Throughput Next Generation Sequencer" has been awarded to Illumina UK Ltd by Newcastle University, with the procurement process falling under the goods category related to laboratory equipment. Located in the North East of England, the award was made on 25 September 2017. The contract value is approximately £1,230,321 and spans from 29 September 2017 to 5 September 2022. This tender was initiated as a call-off from the NWUPC Framework Agreement focused on high-value laboratory equipment. The procurement method was classified as "Other" and is now complete.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the laboratory equipment and technology sectors, particularly those specialising in sequencing and related services. Companies that can provide high-throughput next-generation sequencing resources, alongside training and maintenance services, will find a suitable competitive landscape. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as the buyer is open to working with various suppliers to enhance their genomic capabilities, which can contribute to growth in research and development activities.

## Notice

This tender is a call-off from the NWUPC Framework Agreement for High Value Laboratory Equipment (HVLE) for Lot 1: Gene Expression and Genotyping Analysis Equipment, Associated Equipment, Accessories, Consumables, Maintenance and Servicing of Equipment. The University is tendering for a high-throughput Next-Generation Sequencer (NGS) with an integrated Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). The scope of the contract is for the supply, delivery, installation, training and options for a 2 year; 4 year and a 5 year service contract to begin once the 12 month warranty period has expired. The sequencer will be used within the Newcastle University Genomic Core Facility (GCF) a university wide resource. The sequencer will be operated by dedicated and experienced NGS staff and will play a central role in large-scale discovery and translational research programmes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b82b050f-c366-456b-9f14-440eac46585f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 28 Sep 2017 - 5 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,230,321 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2017 at 10:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b82b050f-c366-456b-9f14-440eac46585f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b82b050f-c366-456b-9f14-440eac46585f
  20th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ncl.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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