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title: "Contract for the Supply of a GridION Mk1 Starter Kit to the University of Birmingham"
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# Contract for the Supply of a GridION Mk1 Starter Kit to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d4521941-89a9-48f5-9c88-449510761133

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has awarded a contract for the Supply of a GridION Mk1 Starter Kit with Oxford Nanopore Technologies plc. The contract falls under the industry category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipments, with a total value of £68,405 GBP. The procurement method used was a Direct Award, and the tender period ended on March 3, 2023. The contract period starts on March 9, 2023, and ends on May 5, 2023, with the delivery address located in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in supplying laboratory, optical and precision equipment to the academic sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity particularly suitable. The University of Birmingham acted as the buying organization in this procurement process, tailoring the contract to directly award Oxford Nanopore Technologies plc. Businesses interested in similar contracts should monitor procurement stages closely and ensure they meet the specified industry standards and eligibility criteria.

## Notice

Contract for the Supply of a GridION Mk1 Starter Kit to the University of Birmingham

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/720023c2-06da-4424-807a-4d28a5af46fa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2023 - 5 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £68,405 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £68,405 |
| 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 | OXFORD NANOPORE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2023 at 13:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/720023c2-06da-4424-807a-4d28a5af46fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/720023c2-06da-4424-807a-4d28a5af46fa
  28th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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