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title: "Purchase of DNA sequencer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050fef"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY"
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# Purchase of DNA sequencer

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050fef

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## Summary

In a completed procurement process, Southampton Solent University has acquired a DNA sequencer, an initiative described under the industry category of clinical forensics equipment and supplies, specifically targeting biomedical equipment. The procurement process, which concluded with a contract signing on 31st July 2024, involved a limited procurement method without a prior call for competition, classified under legal basis CELEX 32014L0024. This contract, valued at £89,547, is intended for use in the Biomed Lab, located in the UKJ32 region. The contracting authority, Southampton Solent University, facilitated this procurement primarily for educational purposes, showcasing transparency by publishing the process details despite the absence of a mandatory public call for competition.

This procurement offers a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of clinical forensic and biomedical equipment and services to explore similar contracting opportunities with educational institutions. Companies such as SMEs, exemplified by Illumina Cambridge LTD, which secured the award, are well-suited to engage in public procurement processes where specialised technical equipment and consumables are in demand. Businesses focused on research and healthcare sector advancements can use these insights to tailor their offerings to the needs of educational entities, thereby fostering growth through strategic partnerships and contract agreements with organisations like Southampton Solent University.

## Notice

Purchase of a DNA Sequencer for the Biomed Lab.

### Lot Information

Equipment

Purchase of goods for Biomed Project running until March 2025 and purchase of annual servicing for 2 years

Consumable Materials

Maintenance services including consumables for DNA sequencer Includes full coverage for parts, labour.

### Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded as a below threshold contract therefore prior publication into OJEU or FTS is not mandatory. This notice is for transparency purposes only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020142-2025 |
| 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 | 9 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £89,547 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 0YN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ32 Southampton |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies
- 38434540 - Biomedical equipment
- 50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

## Release History

- 9 May 2025 at 14:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020142-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.solent.ac.uk

## Provenance

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