---
title: "Supply of a Short Read Sequencer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028ada"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS"
published: "2021-01-15"
---

# Supply of a Short Read Sequencer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028ada

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## Summary

The University of Leeds is seeking suppliers for the procurement titled "Supply of a Short Read Sequencer," aimed at fulfilling the need for a Next Generation Sequencing System within the biomedical equipment industry. This procurement is at the Award stage, with the contract awarded to Illumina Cambridge for a total value of £316,091.20, finalised on 14 January 2021. The procurement method used was a limited procedure, specifically an award without prior publication of a call for competition, held in Leeds, United Kingdom.

This opportunity can significantly benefit businesses within the technological and biomedical sectors, particularly those specialising in cutting-edge sequencing systems and related goods. Suppliers able to demonstrate competitive pricing and strong capabilities in delivering complex scientific equipment would be ideally positioned to pursue partnerships with the University of Leeds, thereby expanding their reach in the public sector marketplace.

## Notice

The University of Leeds intends to enter into a contract with Illumina Cambridge to purchase a Next Generation Sequencing System in order to meet funding deadlines.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice, indicating that The University of Leeds intends to enter into a contract with Illumina Cambridge to purchase a Next Generation Sequencing System in order to meet funding deadlines.

### Procurement Information

This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice, indicating that The University of Leeds intends to enter into a contract with Illumina Cambridge to purchase a Next Generation Sequencing System in order to meet funding deadlines.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000900-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £316,091 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 9JZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE42 Leeds |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ILLUMINA CAMBRIDGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38434540 - Biomedical equipment

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2021 at 16:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000900-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leeds.ac.uk
- https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=561039110

## Provenance

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