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title: "GB-Cambridge: UKRI-4504 MRC LMB DNA Sequencing System"
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# GB-Cambridge: UKRI-4504 MRC LMB DNA Sequencing System

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5dc08f8-b592-4a47-b63c-1ceed682c152

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation, based in Swindon, has completed the procurement process for the purchase of a DNA Sequencing System under the title "GB-Cambridge: UKRI-4504 MRC LMB DNA Sequencing System". This procurement falls within the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The contract, valued at £243,795.20, will be executed in the East of England and utilises a yet unspecified procurement method. The tendering period concluded on 4th December 2024, with the contract period commencing from 6th December 2024 and ending on 31st March 2025. The awarded supplier is Illumina Cambridge Ltd.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale companies specialising in high-precision laboratory equipment. Provided the scale and niche of the DNA sequencing system, businesses well-suited to compete in this arena are those with extensive experience and a notable market presence in the biotechnology and equipment manufacturing sectors. Firms capable of delivering complex scientific equipment stand to benefit from future similar procurements by responding to the advanced needs of research institutions like UK Research and Innovation.

## Notice

Purchase of DNA Sequencing System Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc4df44e-f573-42b9-b236-6e8164d4b0a0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £243,795 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £243,795 |
| 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 | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ILLUMINA CAMBRIDGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2024 at 12:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc4df44e-f573-42b9-b236-6e8164d4b0a0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc4df44e-f573-42b9-b236-6e8164d4b0a0
  6th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=908117383
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Provenance

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