---
title: "Sequel II System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000635040"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2020-11-03"
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# Sequel II System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000635040

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Sequel II System," which includes essential components such as the instrument, primary analysis compute, and associated software. This procurement falls under the medical research and education sectors and was conducted on a limited basis, meaning it did not involve prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement was initiated on the 6th of October 2020, with the primary delivery location specified within the Edinburgh region. The total value of the award is £471,000, and the process is now at the award stage, having received a single bid from Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced scientific instruments and software, particularly in the fields of medical research and biotechnology. Companies with innovative sequencing technologies or those capable of providing high-quality components that meet the specific needs of institutions like the University of Edinburgh would be particularly well-positioned to compete. With the rising demand for such technologies, suppliers can leverage this procurement to expand their market presence in the educational and medical sectors.

## Notice

Sequel II System including Instrument, Primary Analysis compute, Sequel II Software (Instrument Control, Signal Processing, Base Calling, Quality Assessment, Alignment, Assembly, Visualization) and Installation Kit.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Sequel II System including Instrument, Primary Analysis compute, Sequel II Software (Instrument Control, Signal Processing, Base Calling, Quality Assessment, Alignment, Assembly, Visualization) and Installation Kit.

### Procurement Information

PacBio sequencers are powered by Single-Molecule, Real-Time (SMRT) sequencing technology which produces very long (10K-40K bases) and highly accurate data (>99.9% accuracy). This technology is different to other NGS technologies, with features that cannot be matched by other sequencing instruments

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV398861 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 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 | £471,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## 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

- 3 Nov 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV398861

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV398861
  Sequel II System - Sequel II System including Instrument, Primary Analysis compute, Sequel II Software (Instrument Control, Signal Processing, Base Calling, Quality Assessment, Alignment, Assembly, Visualization) and Installation Kit.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000635040

## Provenance

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