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title: "UKRI - RE21393 - On-Demand Illumina NovaSeq Sequencing Service"
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# UKRI - RE21393 - On-Demand Illumina NovaSeq Sequencing Service

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd6c38a0-4cb1-44f1-83cf-c04c2177f53b

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has launched a procurement process titled "UKRI - RE21393 - On-Demand Illumina NovaSeq Sequencing Service". This service falls under the laboratory industry category and is located in England. The procurement stage currently active is the award phase, which commenced following the submission deadline for bids on 27th August 2021. The contract, valued at £60,000 and set for an initial period of one year with an option to extend for an additional year, is aimed at engaging an external provider for sequencing services to complement existing capabilities.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in genetic sequencing and laboratory services. Companies that are UK-based and can deliver high-quality sequencing, flexibility in sample volumes, and rapid customer support would find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, firms that can accommodate fluctuations in demand, providing innovative solutions and comprehensive customer care, are encouraged to participate in this procurement process through the Delta eSourcing portal.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Friday 27th August 2021 at 11:00am DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender documentation MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing portal. Brief Description of Requirement: MRC LMS seeks to engage an external provider of on-demand Illumina NovaSeq sequencing services to complement Show less description the existing NextSeq capabilities at the in-house facility. The service contract shall be in operation for a period of 1 year with the option to extend +1 years, for a total of 2 years. Minimum requirements: To deliver - 150bp paired-end sequencing on NovaSeq machines at flexible coverage, from full lanes (800G bases) to small samples (~1-3G bases) multiplexed with other users - Must be able to work with minimum sample concentrations of

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1df0fba8-c8ba-478f-a859-a4d3b28374cf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 20 Sep 2021 - 20 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| 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 | NOVOGENE (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2021 at 15:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1df0fba8-c8ba-478f-a859-a4d3b28374cf
- 26 Aug 2021 at 09:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/684772ac-aa10-44ed-b2a5-fce1de991c4d
- 13 Aug 2021 at 15:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/684772ac-aa10-44ed-b2a5-fce1de991c4d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1df0fba8-c8ba-478f-a859-a4d3b28374cf
  1st October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/684772ac-aa10-44ed-b2a5-fce1de991c4d
  26th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/16139653-d685-4f78-afc8-2674524401bd
  RE21393 - ITQ Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e0db94dc-f295-41fb-827d-24dae9586427
  RE21393 - ITQ Invitation to Quote questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6a524c57-0cdf-46bb-97b2-ceef350ea031
  RE21393 - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1a1b1013-5ab7-454a-ba26-396fdec7ddee
  RE21393 AW5.2 Price Schedule

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx
- https://delta-esourcing.com

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