Award

Reagent Pack

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Award

16 Feb 2026 at 12:41

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has awarded a contract for reagent packs, categorised under paramedical services, to Akoya Biosciences Inc. This procurement process followed a direct method without competition and was conducted below the threshold. The contract details were finalised on 30th July 2025, with an active period from 6th August 2025 to 5th August 2026. The contract is valued at £32,440. The procurement falls under the category of services and aligns with the UK legal framework as specified in the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in paramedical products and services to explore collaborations with esteemed public institutions like the University of Exeter. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those in the biotech sector, may find this award indicative of potential future opportunities where reagent and related supplies are required. Businesses that can efficiently supply to academic and research-focused institutions can benefit significantly in terms of growth and network expansion through awards such as these.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Reagent Pack

Notice Description

Various Reagent Packs

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0654d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013819-2026
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85142000 - Paramedical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,440 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
6 Aug 2025 - 5 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

AKOYA BIOSCIENCES INC (GBP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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