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Protein Profiling Kits

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Award

13 Feb 2026 at 15:17

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

13 Feb 2026 at 15:07

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter, a sub-central government public authority, has conducted a procurement process for Protein Profiling Kits, catering to the medical equipment category. Located in Exeter, UK, the University intends to acquire six HT kits for profiling 860 samples, with the current stage set at contract award. The procurement was completed via a direct award method, under legal basis UKPGA 2023/54, and involves an imminent contract period from 3rd March to 31st July 2026. Key dates include the standstill period ending on 24th February 2026, pending finalisation as of 13th February 2026.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment, particularly those with the capability to fulfil direct awards. The selected supplier, Olink Proteomics AB, a large Swedish enterprise, demonstrates the potential for SMEs and VCSEs. The project is backed by grant funding, necessitating the choice of supplier due to previous significant results, thus benefiting companies with unique technical expertise or those able to replicate and expand upon existing findings. The procurement path favours entities proficient in building on preliminary clinical pilot data and utilising public data such as the UK Biobank.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Protein Profiling Kits

Notice Description

Blanket order to receive 6 HT kits for imminent protein profiling of 860 samples.

Procurement Information

This project is building on initial findings from a clinician. The project is grant funded which specifically specifies the chosen supplier given the previous significant results. The researchers work is based on previous findings from public data (UK Biobank) and his own pilot data.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065426
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013526-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£357,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 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
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Melanie Cox
Contact Email
m.cox2@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QJ
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

OLINK PROTEOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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