---
title: "395652.60"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029f80"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
published: "2021-03-25"
---

# 395652.60

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029f80

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, pertained to the acquisition of scientific equipment, specifically two NextSeq 550 Sequencing Systems, under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement method employed was a limited procedure, allowing for a direct award without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the urgent need for COVID-19 sequencing analysis capabilities in wastewater. The contract, valued at £395,652.60, was signed on 5th March 2021 and is currently active. The delivery is set to take place in the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced laboratory equipment and related technologies. Companies that can provide high-quality genomic sequencing systems or similar scientific instruments would be well-suited to compete in this space, especially those capable of fast delivery and meeting the rigorous standards of the healthcare and environmental sectors. As the UK Government continues to prioritise enhancements in genomics capabilities, successful bidders may find themselves in a position to contribute to crucial public health initiatives, paving the way for future opportunities in governmental contracting.

## Notice

Scientific equipment

### Procurement Information

Direct award due to extreme urgency under regulation 32(2)(c), to support the UK Government's collaborative approach to set-up and improve the national genomics capability to support the required COVID-19 sequencing analysis requirements in wastewater

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006158-2021 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 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 | £395,652 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | TLH1 East Anglia |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2021 at 22:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006158-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cefas.co.uk

## Provenance

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