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title: "RNA EXTRACTION SERVICE"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2020-11-16"
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# RNA EXTRACTION SERVICE

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b96400da-ac5b-4a93-89ed-5bdb82b92d70

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham is seeking to procure an RNA extraction service for its Covid-19 testing pilot project. The procurement process is currently at the award stage. The total value of the contract is £51,722.58, and the contract period runs from 28 August 2020 to 25 September 2020. The delivery address is located in Birmingham, with a postal code of B15 2TT. This tender was initiated as a direct award under the research laboratory services category (CPV code 73111000), with the contract officially awarded on 27 August 2020.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses in the health and laboratory services sectors, particularly those specialising in molecular biology and virology. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in these fields would be well-placed to compete for similar contracts in the future, especially those looking to engage in public health services amidst the ongoing demands of Covid-19 testing and research initiatives. Companies with expertise in laboratory technologies and associated services will find this type of procurement particularly relevant.

## Notice

RNA extraction service for the Covid-19 testing pilot project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49f6a717-d2f9-4738-9cd9-1e57ffec9956 |
| 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 | 16 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 27 Aug 2020 - 25 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £51,722 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £51,722 |
| 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 | NONACUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2020 at 13:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49f6a717-d2f9-4738-9cd9-1e57ffec9956

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49f6a717-d2f9-4738-9cd9-1e57ffec9956
  16th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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