Award

Purchase of a long-read sequencer

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Nov 2025 at 15:04

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

27 Nov 2025 at 11:16

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University has concluded the procurement process for the purchase of a long-read sequencer, categorized under laboratory, optical, and precision equipments. The procurement process follows the direct award method due to the exclusive intellectual property rights held by the single supplier, PacBio. Located in Cardiff, the project is governed by Welsh devolved regulations and impacts suppliers in the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on 27th November 2025, with the effective contract period beginning on 10th December 2025 and concluding on 9th December 2026. The standstill period is set to end on 9th December 2025, providing a brief window before the contract period commences.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities particularly for businesses specializing in high-tech laboratory equipment manufacturing. Companies with innovative capabilities in precision instrumentation or those considering partnerships with exclusive patent holders can find excellent prospects in such contracts. The involvement of a prestigious academic institution like Cardiff University ensures that suppliers can leverage this association for brand enhancement and further growth within the academic and research sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of a long-read sequencer

Notice Description

Cardiff University is looking into awarding a contract for purchasing of a long-read sequencer.

Procurement Information

This long-range sequencer is only manufactured by one supplier. Supplier has multiple patents on the device as well as the kits to be used on it.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e9fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077752-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£223,546 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
10 Dec 2025 - 9 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rogalaa@cardiff.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 4HQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PACBIO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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