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title: "Contract for the Services of NextSeq /MiSeq/iScan 2020-2021, to the university of Birmingham"
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# Contract for the Services of NextSeq /MiSeq/iScan 2020-2021, to the university of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6fce18da-ed6b-4b67-8452-2720d2c106a3

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has completed a procurement process for the contract titled "Contract for the Services of NextSeq /MiSeq/iScan 2020-2021." This contract falls under the industry category of diagnostic agents, with a total value of £56,223.90. The procurement method used was a direct award, which concluded on 20 May 2020. The contract period commenced on 17 July 2020 and will run until 2 July 2021. The procurement was conducted in Birmingham, England, with the buyer being the University of Birmingham.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in diagnostic services and related technologies to engage with a prominent educational institution. Companies that provide advanced genetic sequencing services or laboratory equipment would be particularly well-suited to compete. The successful supplier, Illumina Cambridge Limited, highlights the potential for smaller and innovative firms in the sector to thrive through collaboration with academic organisations.

## Notice

Contract for the Services of NextSeq /MiSeq/iScan 2020-2021, to the university of Birmingham

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d43ac02-f871-4596-bee2-be92b50d79c7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 16 Jul 2020 - 2 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £56,223 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £56,223 |
| 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 | ILLUMINA CAMBRIDGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33694000 - Diagnostic agents

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2020 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d43ac02-f871-4596-bee2-be92b50d79c7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d43ac02-f871-4596-bee2-be92b50d79c7
  20th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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