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17 Dec 2025 at 10:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by UK Research and Innovation, revolves around the acquisition of MiSeq i100 Series 5M Reagent Kit for genomic research. The process is classified under the medical equipment and reagents industry category. Situated in Swindon, United Kingdom, the procurement has reached the award stage as of December 17, 2025, with the contract active from December 16 to December 19, 2025. The procurement was concluded through a direct method without competition, due to technical reasons, as Illumina Cambridge Ltd is the sole supplier capable of providing the necessary goods and services for this specific requirement.

This tender presents business growth opportunities particularly within the genomics and medical equipment sectors. Companies specialising in the provision of high-throughput genomic research tools and reagents, and possessing the capability to deliver cutting-edge sequencing services, are well-positioned to get involved in similar contracts. As the procurement is directly targeted due to limited competition, established suppliers such as Illumina Cambridge Ltd are acknowledged for their technical prowess and expertise in catering to specific, high-demand scientific research needs. The close collaboration with entities like UK Research and Innovation could foster advancements and innovations within the genomics industry, enhancing business prospects and research capacities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CSP25702 - MiSeq i100 Series 5M Reagent Kit

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Brief Description of Requirement The LMS Genomics Laboratory provides state-of-the-art facilities for high-throughput genomic research using next generation sequencing (NGS) and single-cell technologies. The facility provides a library preparation and sequencing service to researchers at the LMS, currently using 3 Illumina sequencers - two Nextseq2000s and a new Miseqi100. We need to buy sequencing kits for these 3 instruments from Illumina in order to perform sequencing experiments as part of our portfolio of services. The LMS research community has an extensive set of projects requiring NGS and the facility is a heavy user of Illumina sequencing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f77e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083682-2025
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

33100000 - Medical equipments

33696000 - Reagents and contrast media

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,112 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK Research and Innovation
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Illumina Cambridge Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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