---
title: "Illumina Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066123"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2026-03-03"
---

# Illumina Service

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066123

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Illumina Service" was facilitated by The University of Birmingham. Located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, the contracting authority represents a sub-central government public authority. The procurement focuses on the service category, specifically repair and maintenance services, to be provided by Illumina Cambridge Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Cambridge. The procurement stage has reached its completion, with the contract award marked active on 3 March 2026. The tender includes a one-year service plan for various Illumina equipment, commencing on 24 September 2024 and concluding on 7 September 2025, with a gross contract value of £141,834.23. The procurement method identified was "Below threshold - unknown," and the legal basis aligns with UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specializing in equipment maintenance and support services, particularly those experienced with high-tech laboratory equipment. Companies with a strategic focus on the UK research and academia sector may find this contract beneficial for expanding their service footprint. With the award being given to Illumina Cambridge Ltd, it highlights potential growth for SMEs capable of delivering high-quality repair and maintenance services within the stringent requirements of academic institutions. Leveraging such contracts can build credibility and establish longstanding relationships with leading educational and research organisations.

## Notice

Illumina Service 1-year Duration End Date: 07-09-2025 MiSeq Silver Support Plan NextSeq 500 Silver Support Plan NovaSeq 6000 Silver Support Plan

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019042-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 23 Sep 2024 - 7 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £141,834 |

## Status

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

## 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 | LLLUMINA CAMBRIDGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 14:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019042-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019042-2026
  3rd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.birmingham.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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