--- title: "GridION Instrument and Programme Acess" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8ca93f8a-f3e0-4667-95e4-b22ac739039b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8ca93f8a-f3e0-4667-95e4-b22ac739039b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8ca93f8a-f3e0-4667-95e4-b22ac739039b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8ca93f8a-f3e0-4667-95e4-b22ac739039b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM" published: "2017-12-05" --- # GridION Instrument and Programme Acess Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ca93f8a-f3e0-4667-95e4-b22ac739039b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8ca93f8a-f3e0-4667-95e4-b22ac739039b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8ca93f8a-f3e0-4667-95e4-b22ac739039b.json) ## Summary The University of Nottingham is currently conducting a procurement process for the title "GridION Instrument and Programme Access," which falls under the medical equipment industry category. The procurement is at the tender stage, with bids being accepted until 12 December 2017. The contract period is set to commence on 19 December 2017 and is expected to conclude on 29 June 2018. Interested parties should express their interest through the University's e-tendering system to ensure compliance with the solicitation requirements. This tender presents a significant opportunity for suppliers of medical equipment, particularly those specialising in genomic sequencing technology. Businesses that manufacture or supply advanced scientific instruments capable of addressing the technical specifications outlined in the tender are well-positioned to compete. Engaging with the University could lead to potential long-term partnerships, enhancing business growth in the healthcare sector. ## Notice The requirement is for one long read sequencer able to deliver 10-20 Gigabases of sequence data per flow cell and run up to 5 flow cells in parallel or asynchronously. Essential Features: Our requirement is to be part of the GridION Programme Additional information: TENDERERS MUST EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST THROUGH FIRST REGISTERING ON THE UNIVERSITY'S E-TENDERING SYSTEM https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/ Non-compliant expressions of interest (EOI) will not be considered or acknowledged. The university reserves the right to cancel the tender process at any stage. The University does not accept any liability for any costs incurred in tenderingEXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CLOSE: 04 December 2014 To EXPRESS INTEREST: Please first register on the eTendering system then Login and go to Tenders. Find the project scroll down to View Details and then scroll down to the Express Interest' button at the foot on the right hand side. NOTE: To make sure you receive our email notifications. to ensure our emails reach your inbox please add our email domain @in-tend.co.uk to your safe senders list and check your spam filter settings.. Once you have registered, log-in and go to Current Tenders/view printable details, then expressed interest in the project. Once you have registered, expressed interest in the project AND your EOI will be accepted and an email will automatically be sent notifying you (to the inserted publish email address at point of registration) that it has been accepted and a second email notifying you that the documents have been published to your site under 'My Tenders'. Internet Explorer (not Mozilla Firefox) should be used and pop ups must be allowed. All correspondence relating to this project should only be made through the e-Tendering web site. Click on CREATE NEW CORRESPONDENCE once you have logged on to the Web site and follow the instructions. Select send message via web option rather than 'by email' option as this is received by the host company not directly to UoN. HELP?: Should you encounter any problems with using the Web site (including if you get locked out), contact the In-Tend Help Desk on 0844 272 8810 support@in-tend.co.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c09285cc-5c05-4014-8dca-88d3620dad6f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Dec 2017 | | Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Dec 2017 - 29 Jun 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM | | Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG7 2RN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham | | Local authority | Nottingham | | Electoral ward | Radford | | Westminster constituency | Nottingham South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33100000 - Medical equipments ## Release History - 5 Dec 2017 at 15:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c09285cc-5c05-4014-8dca-88d3620dad6f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c09285cc-5c05-4014-8dca-88d3620dad6f 5th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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