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title: "Upgrade of essential DNA sequencing research equipment"
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# Upgrade of essential DNA sequencing research equipment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d5db35b3-6541-4094-a348-0d9352cb4fd2

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## Summary

The University of Sussex has awarded a contract for the "Upgrade of essential DNA sequencing research equipment" to Illumina Cambridge Ltd. The procurement method used was Competitive quotation (below threshold). The contract value is £156,000, with a contract period starting on November 20, 2023, and ending on January 14, 2028. The tender was initiated on an unknown date and completed on June 22, 2023. The University of Sussex is located in Brighton, England, and falls under the goods category.

This tender for upgrading DNA sequencing equipment offers opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses involved in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, excluding glasses, would be well-suited to compete. The contract involves a limited procurement process, making it accessible to businesses willing to provide competitive quotations, especially those interested in supplying research equipment. With a contract period extending to 2028, successful suppliers can benefit from a stable, long-term partnership with the University of Sussex.

## Notice

Upgrade of essential DNA sequencing research equipment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a924151f-9165-4e57-aa11-d0d918f30356 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 20 Nov 2023 - 14 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £156,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £156,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE) |
| Locality | BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN1 9RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Coldean & Stanmer |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| 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

- 11 Jan 2024 at 13:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a924151f-9165-4e57-aa11-d0d918f30356

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a924151f-9165-4e57-aa11-d0d918f30356
  11th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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