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Reagents for whole exome sequencing - Nonacus panel

BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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30 Oct 2025 at 15:35

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust involves the supply of reagents for whole exome sequencing, specifically the Nonacus panel validated for Illumina sequencing platforms. This procurement falls under the industry category of goods, with a focus on reagents and contrast media, and is situated in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage, with Nonacus Limited being the awarded supplier. The procurement method employed was direct, without competition, indicating it was below threshold. The contract is set to be active from 1st November 2025 to 30th November 2025, with the contract signed on 25th September 2025.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the biotechnology and laboratory equipment sectors, especially those capable of supplying specialized reagents and sequencing products. Such contracts can be particularly beneficial for companies looking to establish or expand their presence in the healthcare sector, specifically in genomic and precision medicine services. Businesses with existing solutions accommodating Illumina sequencing platforms would be particularly well-suited to fulfil similar future procurement needs. This type of procurement also highlights potential for partnerships with public healthcare trusts and the NHS, serving as a platform for growth and increased market penetration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Reagents for whole exome sequencing - Nonacus panel

Notice Description

The Nonacus panel validated for use on Illumina sequencing platforms

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d751
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069823-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33696000 - Reagents and contrast media

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,303 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20251 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
Melisa Charles-Agwu
Contact Email
bsolcategoryteams@uhb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6NH
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NONACUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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