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Accessory Kit & Products

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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29 Jan 2026 at 13:39

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter, a public undertaking in the UK, awarded a contract for an "Accessory Kit & Products" under the goods category, specifically targeting the medical equipment and pharmaceuticals sector. This direct procurement method was executed without competition as it was below the threshold, following the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. The contract, valued at £44,192, spans from 21st July 2025 to 20th July 2026 and was signed with 10x Genomics Incorporated. The procurement process has been finalised and concluded with the awarding of the contract.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in medical equipment and pharmaceuticals, to collaborate with academic institutions like the University of Exeter. Companies that can supply quality accessory kits and products would have been well-positioned to benefit, particularly SMEs like 10x Genomics Incorporated, which successfully secured the award. Such contracts facilitate entry into competitive sectors, offering growth and expansion potentials by aligning with esteemed educational institutions. Although the procurement method did not involve open competition, it underscores the importance of maintaining relationships with educational buyers for future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Accessory Kit & Products

Notice Description

Accessory Kits, Products, Samples

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061213
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008055-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,192 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2025 - 20 Jul 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
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-operations@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

10X GENOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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