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High-throughput sequencing (HTS) suite

THE CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY

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11 Nov 2025 at 10:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Ecology & Hydrology recently completed a procurement process for a High-throughput sequencing (HTS) suite, with Illumina Cambridge Ltd as the selected supplier. This procurement was carried out under an open tender procedure, which is an open procedure above the threshold, focusing on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, classified under CPV code 38000000. The procurement process concluded on 30th July 2025, and the contract award was made active on 16th September 2025. The contract period runs from 28th October 2025 to 30th November 2026, with a contract value of £214,896. The delivery location is based in Wallingford, Wales, with the delivery address postcode being OX1 8BB.

This procurement offers opportunities for businesses in the laboratory and precision equipment sector to engage in the supply of advanced technologies, particularly as the procurement was open to competitive tendering. Companies specialising in high-throughput sequencing systems would find this contract appealing, given its focus on upgrades and technical advancements. The Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, with its emphasis on ecological and hydrological studies, could provide recurring opportunities for businesses that deliver innovative laboratory solutions and enhancements in scientific equipment. Although this tender has been awarded, similar future opportunities could benefit businesses prepared to offer cutting-edge equipment and technology within this specialised industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

High-throughput sequencing (HTS) suite

Notice Description

This opportunity was for the provision of upgrades to the current High-Throughput Sequencing (HTS) suite. The Procurement Team followed an open tender process for this planned purchase. Further details are available in the tender documents-Specification, Schedule 5. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=991990845

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bc6f48b-cfc0-4ca8-8e6c-2170c1316d7b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£214,896 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20258 months ago
Contract Period
28 Oct 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALLINGFORD
Postcode
OX10 8BB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Benson & Crowmarsh
Westminster Constituency
Henley and Thame

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ILLUMINA CAMBRIDGE

Further Information

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