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GB Wallingford: High-throughput sequencing (HTS) suite

UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

04 Nov 2025 at 16:27

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

16 Sep 2025 at 12:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

30 Jun 2025 at 16:06

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology oversaw a tender process for upgrading the High-Throughput Sequencing (HTS) suite, located in Wallingford. The opportunity, focusing on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment in the goods category, involved an open procurement method. The tender commenced on 2025-06-30 and completed with the award and contract processes dated 2025-11-04, culminating in a contract period from 2025-11-28 to 2026-11-30. Illumina Cambridge Ltd emerged as the successful supplier, agreeing to a contract valued at GBP 250,000, within a procurement process adhering to the UKPGA legal standards.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in scientific equipment and technology, particularly those experienced in sequencing technology and advanced laboratory installations. The open procedure allows various businesses, especially large-scale suppliers, to compete for similar contract opportunities in the future, fostering growth in high-tech industries. This procurement could serve as a valuable engagement for businesses seeking to expand their client base within the public authority sector, particularly those able to meet stringent quality and specification requirements. The specific nature of the project indicates suitability for firms with robust technical expertise in the application and enhancement of sequencing technology.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB Wallingford: 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
ocds-h6vhtk-055629
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071003-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
28 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WALLINGFORD
Postcode
OX10 8BB
Postcode Area
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 Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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