---
title: "Supply, Delivery and Installation of a NovaSeq 6000 Sequencing System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000624560"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE"
published: "2020-07-01"
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# Supply, Delivery and Installation of a NovaSeq 6000 Sequencing System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000624560

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## Summary

The University of Dundee, a public education institution located in Dundee, UK, has successfully completed a procurement process for the supply, delivery, and installation of a NovaSeq 6000 Sequencing System. This procurement, classified under the goods category and conducted through a limited method without prior publication, concluded with the signing of the contract on 26th June 2020, which amounts to £1,072,656. The entire process was aimed at enhancing capabilities within the School of Medicine, with delivery set to take place at Ninewells Hospital.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in high-tech medical equipment and installation services. Companies with expertise in genomic sequencing technology, particularly those that can offer solutions comparable to the NovaSeq 6000 from Illumina, would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders of a similar nature. Additionally, businesses providing warranty services or upgrades in this high-demand field could find avenues for growth by collaborating with educational institutions and healthcare providers.

## Notice

Supply, delivery and installation of a NovaSeq 6000 Sequencing System including an upgrade of the standard warranty package plus 2 years additional warranty (ie. 3 years in total).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply, Delivery and Installation of a NovaSeq 6000 Sequencing System plus an upgrade to the standard warranty package plus 2 years additional extended warranty (ie. warranty provision and contract duration 3 years).

### Procurement Information

A scoping exercise was conducted by the end user withing School of Medicine with findings drawn that only the NovaSeq 6000 from Illumina can meet all of the specification of requirement, particularly around scalability of and ability to analyse the 'Illumina style' libraries. Also, an Illumina NextSeq 550 (which is now old technology and surplus to requirements) is being traded in as part of this purchase and has generated a significant reduction in the price paid for the NovaSeq 6000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL389575 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency 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 | 1 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,072,656 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 4HN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | West End |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL389575

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL389575
  Supply, Delivery and Installation of a NovaSeq 6000 Sequencing System - Supply, delivery and installation of a NovaSeq 6000 Sequencing System including an upgrade of the standard warranty package plus 2 years additional warranty (ie. 3 years in total).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.dundee.ac.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=624560
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000624560

## Provenance

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