---
title: "Contract for the provision of Library Preparation and Sequencing to the University of Birmingham"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Contract for the provision of Library Preparation and Sequencing to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d844e5d-1978-4645-84e9-35c3006c1c3c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a contract for the provision of Library Preparation and Sequencing services awarded by The University of Birmingham, located in Birmingham, England. This contract, valued at £70,640.37, falls under the category of research laboratory services (CPV code: 73111000). The tender process concluded with the award date on 10th March 2020, following a tender period that ended on 9th March 2020. The contract period spans from 12th March 2020 to 29th May 2020, with the procurement method categorised as a Direct Award.

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research and laboratory services, particularly those with capabilities in modern genomic techniques like RNA sequencing. Businesses that can offer innovative library preparation solutions or advanced sequencing technologies would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts, enabling them to expand their market presence within the academic and research sectors.

## Notice

Library Preparation_10X RNA with feature barcoding and Sequencing_NovaSeq6000_28+98

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ee93bbe-960b-486a-9a9d-804a9f018a56 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 12 Mar 2020 - 29 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,640 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,640 |
| 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 | OXFORD UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 13 May 2020 at 11:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ee93bbe-960b-486a-9a9d-804a9f018a56

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ee93bbe-960b-486a-9a9d-804a9f018a56
  13th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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