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C397283 - Long read reel time DNA-RNA sequencer 25/26

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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21 Nov 2025 at 09:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process conducted by the UK Health Security Agency, based in London, involves the acquisition of advanced DNA-RNA sequencing devices, specifically a PromethION 2 Solo Sequencing Unit and GridION Mk1, classified under the blood analysers category. This procurement, valued at £205,320, was conducted using a selective procurement method, called off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 16th October 2025, and the contract commenced on 30th October 2025, running until 31st March 2026. The contract was awarded to Oxford Nanopore Technologies Limited, a large-scale supplier located in Oxford. This process has reached the award stage, with the award being published on 21st November 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the biotechnology and medical equipment sectors, particularly those specialising in sequencing technology. SMEs with capabilities in cutting-edge sequencing solutions could find this type of contract beneficial to enhance their business footprint and strengthen their collaborations with governmental health organisations. Given the prestigious nature of the UK Health Security Agency as the buying authority, this contract serves as a valuable reference for businesses aiming to establish or expand their market presence in the ever-evolving health technology industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C397283 - Long read reel time DNA-RNA sequencer 25/26

Notice Description

Purchase of one PromethION 2 Solo Sequencing Unit (PRO-SEQ002) and GridION Mk1 sequencing devices (GRD-MK1)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ab85f884-0d11-4d1e-9871-656e19f6dc93
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2b5723f-2401-4407-bb11-f2e3c190b3ad
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38434520 - Blood analysers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£205,320 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£205,320 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
30 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXFORD NANOPORE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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