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title: "Contract for the Supply of PromethION 24 Starter Pack PromethION 24 Sequencing Unit to the University of Birmingham"
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# Contract for the Supply of PromethION 24 Starter Pack PromethION 24 Sequencing Unit to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dd9125f1-4923-45cc-9c5d-9d1b57b460eb

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has completed a procurement process for the supply of a PromethION 24 Starter Pack PromethION 24 Sequencing Unit, designated under tender ID SC8610/20. The contract, valued at £148,100, falls within the laboratory, optical and precision equipment category and was awarded on 25th August 2020. The contract period commenced on 3rd September 2020 and is set to conclude on 27th November 2020. This procurement was conducted via a direct award method.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and technology, particularly those that provide high-tech sequencing solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can fulfil the specific requirements set forth by the University of Birmingham may find this an advantageous moment to engage in the public sector. Companies with capabilities in developing precision instrumentation and technologies aligned with the academic and research sectors would be particularly well-suited to compete.

## Notice

Contract for the Supply of PromethION 24 Starter Pack PromethION 24 Sequencing Unit to the University of Birmingham

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d0df66a-7446-4018-95bd-6af87938c60f |
| 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 | 4 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2020 - 27 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £148,100 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £148,100 |
| 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

- 4 Sep 2020 at 13:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d0df66a-7446-4018-95bd-6af87938c60f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d0df66a-7446-4018-95bd-6af87938c60f
  4th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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