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title: "GB-Newcastle upon Tyne: T18/3648 - Nanopore sequencer"
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# GB-Newcastle upon Tyne: T18/3648 - Nanopore sequencer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA NEWCASTLE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6372261c-645b-40d8-96c5-480c2ba29f71

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## Summary

The University of Northumbria Newcastle is conducting a procurement process for the acquisition of a long-read DNA and RNA sequencing device, titled "T18/3648 - Nanopore sequencer." This tender falls under the industry category of Analysis Apparatus (CPV Code: 38432000) and is located in Newcastle upon Tyne, North East England. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the contract, valued at £72,414, is set to commence on 30 September 2019 and conclude on 31 December 2019. The tender period for submissions ended on 25 September 2019, indicating the urgency and importance of this equipment for the university's research capabilities.

This procurement opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in laboratory apparatus and biotechnology equipment, especially those that can meet the specific technical requirements outlined in the tender. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender suitable despite the contract being awarded to Oxford Nanopore Technologies Limited, as future opportunities in the field of analytical devices or related services may arise. Companies with expertise in measuring instruments or sequencing technology should pay close attention to similar tenders that can foster collaborative or independent business ventures in advanced scientific research.

## Notice

Northumbria University Newcastle has a requirement for a long read DNA and RNA sequencing device. We require a device which can provide long read DNA sequencing where data can be acquired in real time as the DNA interacts with a pore.. The device must be able to run 5 flow cells both singularly or concurrently and generate up to 150Gb of data during a sequencing run. Further details can be found in our tender documentation. Further details can be found in our tender documentation Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/949d710d-f0ec-4038-a097-0f19598eec9a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £72,414 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,414 |
| 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 NORTHUMBRIA NEWCASTLE |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8ST |
| 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 | OXFORD NANOPORE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38300000 - Measuring instruments
- 38432000 - Analysis apparatus
- 42931000 - Centrifuges
- 42931100 - Laboratory centrifuges and accessories
- 42931120 - Tabletop centrifuges

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2019 at 08:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/949d710d-f0ec-4038-a097-0f19598eec9a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/949d710d-f0ec-4038-a097-0f19598eec9a
  26th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=432858791
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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