Award

Genomic and Metagenomic Sequencing

PRIFYSGOL BANGOR / BANGOR UNIVERSITY

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26 Sep 2025 at 00:14

Summary of the contracting process

Bangor University, a public authority operating under sub-central government and Welsh devolved regulations, has completed a contract process titled "Genomic and Metagenomic Sequencing" in the research and development services category. This contract, awarded on 28th August 2025 and commencing on 29th September 2025, will run until 28th April 2026. It is valued at £43,934.40 gross (£36,612.00 net). The procurement utilised a limited competition method and was below the threshold, in line with the Procurement Act 2023 and The Welsh Regulations 2024. The project’s location is in Bangor, UKL12, and it highlights the university's efforts in advancing genomic research services.

This contract opens doors for businesses involved in providing high-throughput sequencing and library preparation services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises like Novogene Europe (UK), who won the award. Working with a reputable institution such as Bangor University presents significant growth opportunities, allowing suppliers to contribute to cutting-edge genomic research and development. Businesses specialising in innovative research technologies and those looking to expand their client portfolio within the academic and research sectors would find considerable value in competing for similar contracts.

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Notice Title

Genomic and Metagenomic Sequencing

Notice Description

Bangor University has awarded a below-threshold contract for the provision of high-throughput sequencing and associated library preparation services for the purpose of genomic and metagenomic research projects. The supplier has been identified following a quotation process in accordance with The Procurement Act 2023, The Welsh Regulations 2024 and the Contracting Authority's internal processes. CPV code 73000000.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a2a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059917-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,612 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 28 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PRIFYSGOL BANGOR / BANGOR UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Mel Lone
Contact Email
c.lone@bangor.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01248382832

Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
LL57 2TR
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL32 Gwynedd
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gwynedd
Electoral Ward
Glyder
Westminster Constituency
Bangor Aberconwy

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NOVOGENE EUROPE (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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