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title: "GB-Newcastle upon Tyne: T18/3648 - Nanopore sequencer"
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# GB-Newcastle upon Tyne: T18/3648 - Nanopore sequencer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA NEWCASTLE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c654d3b3-c546-40cb-8d61-58902e57675b

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## Summary

The University of Northumbria Newcastle is seeking to procure a long read DNA and RNA sequencing device, titled "GB-Newcastle upon Tyne: T18/3648 - Nanopore sequencer." This procurement falls under the analysis apparatus industry category and is located in Newcastle upon Tyne, North East England. The open tender is currently active, with submissions due by 24th September 2019. The estimated contract value is £100,000, with a minimum spend of £50,000, and the contract period is scheduled to commence on 9th October 2019 and conclude by 31st December 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), that specialise in laboratory equipment, specifically in the areas of analysis apparatus and centrifuges. Companies with expertise in developing advanced scientific instruments capable of real-time data acquisition would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The ability to demonstrate compliance with the technical specifications detailed in the tender documentation will be crucial for interested bidders aiming to support the University of Northumbria Newcastle's research capabilities.

## Notice

Northumbria University Newcastle has a requirement for a long read DNA and RNA sequencing device. We require a device which can provide long read DNA sequencing where data can be acquired in real time as the DNA interacts with a pore.. The device must be able to run 5 flow cells both singularly or concurrently and generate up to 150Gb of data during a sequencing run. Further details can be found in our tender documentation. Further details can be found in our tender documentation Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5935cea-169b-4c53-9b5e-1630dd1f15b0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Oct 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA NEWCASTLE |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8ST |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38300000 - Measuring instruments
- 38432000 - Analysis apparatus
- 42931000 - Centrifuges
- 42931100 - Laboratory centrifuges and accessories
- 42931120 - Tabletop centrifuges

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2019 at 13:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5935cea-169b-4c53-9b5e-1630dd1f15b0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5935cea-169b-4c53-9b5e-1630dd1f15b0
  20th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Newcastle-upon-Tyne:-T18/3648---Nanopore-sequencer/95V9D92K2N
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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