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title: "Contract for the supply of Sequencing kits for Covid-19 response to the University of Birmingham"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
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# Contract for the supply of Sequencing kits for Covid-19 response to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-942869f4-771a-4c24-a349-0184a895325a

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham recently completed the procurement process for the supply of Sequencing Kits, primarily aimed at supporting the Covid-19 response. This public contract was awarded via a direct procurement method with a total value of £31,520. The procurement process was initiated with the tender period concluding on 18 March 2020, while the contract period ran from 30 March 2020 to 30 June 2020. The University's operations are situated in Edgbaston, Birmingham, England, the procurement falls under the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the laboratory equipment supply industry, particularly those specialising in medical and scientific instruments. Companies capable of providing high-quality sequencing kits or related products would be well-suited to engage in similar future procurements. As healthcare-related public contracts continue to emerge, businesses that focus on innovative and essential supplies for healthcare systems can leverage such opportunities for growth.

## Notice

Sequencing kits for Covid-19 response

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6efc3bd-d4c7-47f4-b7fb-cbf634f943ad |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,520 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,520 |
| 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 NANOPORE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 4 May 2020 at 13:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6efc3bd-d4c7-47f4-b7fb-cbf634f943ad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6efc3bd-d4c7-47f4-b7fb-cbf634f943ad
  4th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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