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title: "QUB/2379/23 Contract for the Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of a Short Read Next Generation Sequencer and associated Consumables"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03a585"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST"
published: "2023-03-21"
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# QUB/2379/23 Contract for the Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of a Short Read Next Generation Sequencer and associated Consumables

Buyer: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03a585

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## Summary

The Queen's University Belfast has completed the award stage for a contract titled "QUB/2379/23 Contract for the Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of a Short Read Next Generation Sequencer and associated Consumables" in the goods category. The procurement aimed at expanding the Wastewater surveillance program for monitoring SARs Cov-2 and other pathogens, with the delivery and installation locations specified in Belfast, N Ireland. The tender, under an open procedure method, had a cancellation status. The procurement process was accelerated due to a state of urgency, and a time limit of at least 15 days was adhered to, as allowed by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender, although currently cancelled, indicated potential opportunities for businesses capable of providing laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Companies involved in the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of advanced sequencing technology could have tendered for this contract. The Queen's University Belfast sought a specialised sequencer to enhance its surveillance capabilities, presenting a niche market for businesses with expertise in genome sequencing solutions. Understanding the procurement method and the urgency surrounding the process would have been crucial for businesses considering participation.

## Notice

Queen's University Belfast (Queen's) wishes to procure a Short Read Next Generation Sequencer to expand the reach of the Wastewater surveillance program for monitoring SARs Cov-2 and other pathogens. We specifically would like short read sequencer to be capable shotgun metagenomics and whole genome sequencing applications. Please note, the delivery address for the item will beSchool of Biological SciencesWastewater Surveillance LabMedical Biology BuildingLisburn RoadBelfast BT9 7BLN IrelandThe instrument will be installed and maintained at the following address:School of Biological SciencesWastewater Surveillance LabMedical Biology BuildingLisburn RoadBelfast BT9 7BLN IrelandTenderers should refer to the tender documents for further information.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Queen's University Belfast (Queen's) wishes to procure a Short Read Next Generation Sequencer to expand the reach of the Wastewater surveillance program for monitoring SARs Cov-2 and other pathogens. We specifically would like short read sequencer to be capable shotgun metagenomics and whole genome sequencing applications. Please note, the delivery address for the item will beSchool of Biological SciencesWastewater Surveillance LabMedical Biology BuildingLisburn RoadBelfast BT9 7BLN IrelandThe instrument will be installed and maintained at the following address:School of Biological SciencesWastewater Surveillance LabMedical Biology BuildingLisburn RoadBelfast BT9 7BLN IrelandTenderers should refer to the tender documents for further information.

Options: One-off purchase with options to purchase maintenance and associated consumables for up to either 5 years or the end of useful life of the equipment years.

Renewal: One-off purchase with options to purchase maintenance and associated consumables for up to either 5 years or the end of useful life of the equipment years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008145-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £530,332 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT7 1NN |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PACIFIC BIOSCIENCES OF CALIFORNIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2023 at 12:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008145-2023
- 14 Feb 2023 at 13:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004506-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast/aspx/Home
- https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/FinanceDirectorate/visitors/procurement/

## Provenance

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