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title: "Contract for the Supply of Next Generation Sequencer"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
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# Contract for the Supply of Next Generation Sequencer

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cadc1864-21d6-43f2-b140-ed2ea2f4d393

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Contract for the Supply of Next Generation Sequencer," valued at approximately £292,720.40. This procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically laboratory, optical and precision equipment, and was initiated through a mini tender process, exclusively for suppliers on the UK SBS Framework for High Throughput DNA Sequencing Systems, Reagents & Consumables. The contract period commenced on 30 November 2016 and will conclude on 24 February 2017, with the tender period having ended on 21 September 2016.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in supplying laboratory equipment and reagents, particularly those that meet the criteria of being part of the specified framework. Organisations with the capability to provide cutting-edge sequencing technology and related support services would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. As the procurement was targeted at established suppliers, smaller SMEs may find it beneficial to join relevant frameworks to enhance their competitive edge in upcoming tenders.

## Notice

Contract for the Supply of Next Generation Sequencer. Additional information: This contract was awarded following a mini tender which only accepted responses from suppliers that have been awarded a Framework under the UK SBS Framework for High Throughput DNA Sequencing Systems, Reagents & Consumables.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a9d5a55-0327-4a09-b23e-9587564a0c79 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2016 - 24 Feb 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £292,720 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £292,720 |
| 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 | ILLUMINA CAMBRIDGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2016 at 12:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a9d5a55-0327-4a09-b23e-9587564a0c79

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a9d5a55-0327-4a09-b23e-9587564a0c79
  2nd December 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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