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EA CapEx: Supply of two MiSeq i100 plus DNA sequencers

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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16 Dec 2025 at 07:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency has completed the procurement process for supplying two MiSeq i100 plus DNA sequencers, with the contract awarded to Illumina Cambridge. The contract falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment and covers delivery locations including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and beyond. This tender was executed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period closing on 1st December 2025 and the contract running from 15th December 2025 to 31st December 2026.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and supplies. Companies with expertise in high-precision and optical goods can benefit by exploring partnerships or sub-contracting opportunities, given the substantial contract value of £154,861.36. Large firms with advanced capabilities in DNA sequencing and laboratory technology, rather than SMEs or VCSE organisations, are especially well-suited to engage with projects of this nature. The Environment Agency provides a noteworthy platform for expanding networks and potentially securing future contracts in similar sectors.

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Notice Title

EA CapEx: Supply of two MiSeq i100 plus DNA sequencers

Notice Description

EA CapEx: Supply of two MiSeq i100 plus DNA sequencers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2c1b6782-090c-45dd-bdd2-ca2452d2d399
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/884a7dc6-87c5-4842-8470-01bc2a3ea7eb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£154,861 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£154,861 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
Kevin Abbott
Contact Email
kevin.abbott@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ILLUMINA CAMBRIDGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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