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Gene sequencing

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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10 Feb 2026 at 10:33

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process is managed by the University of Exeter, a prominent higher education institution located at Northcote House, Exeter, United Kingdom. This contract, titled "Gene sequencing," focuses on 16S and ITS gene sequencing, including library preparation, which falls under the environmental services industry category. The procurement method employed was direct, specifically below threshold without competition, and the contract is currently in the award stage and has been finalised. Key dates to note include the contract period starting from 22 December 2025 and ending on 19 December 2026, with the contract having been signed on 16 December 2025. This procurement process adheres to the legal framework outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in gene sequencing and related library preparation services. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in the environmental services sector could find this an opportunity to expand their portfolio and showcase their unique technological capabilities. The awarded supplier, FUNDAÇÃO DE DESENVOLVIMENTO DA UNICAMP from Brazil, indicates a potentially international scope, suggesting that similar businesses with a robust service offering could be well-placed to compete for future contracts of this nature. This procurement underscores opportunities for growth and collaboration in cutting-edge environmental services.

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Notice Title

Gene sequencing

Notice Description

16S and ITS gene sequencing: Library preparation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064bff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011689-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£339,625 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2025 - 19 Dec 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

FUNDAÇÃO DE DESENVOLVIMENTO DA UNICAMP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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