Planning

Provision of a Pharmacogenomic lab testing service Request For Information

ULSTER UNIVERSITY

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PlanningUpdate

20 Feb 2026 at 14:54

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

19 Feb 2026 at 12:07

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ulster University is preparing for a forthcoming procurement titled "Provision of a Pharmacogenomic lab testing service Request For Information." This is an Open Procedure under EU procurement regulations, aimed at gathering insights for an above-threshold procurement expected to start on 1st July 2026. The university, located at Cromore Road, Coleraine, UK, is the buying organisation, and the procurement is in the planning stage with key engagement due by 6th March 2026. The industry category is research and development services and related consultancy, focusing on services to be delivered in the United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in pharmacogenomics and research and development services, especially in consultancy. Ulster University seeks to understand market capabilities and potential delivery models, allowing businesses to influence the final procurement approach. Suitable businesses are those that can offer innovative solutions and robust delivery models in the field of genomics testing. Given the substantial value projected at £790,000, it offers growth potential for companies establishing or expanding their market presence in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Pharmacogenomic lab testing service Request For Information

Notice Description

Ulster University is undertaking pre-market engagement in advance of an above-threshold procurement, which is expected to be conducted as an Open Procedure in accordance with EU procurement regulations. The purpose of this engagement is to assess market capability, understand potential delivery models, and inform the final procurement approach. Responses received as part of this pre-market engagement will not be used for selection or evaluation purposes but will support the University in shaping the forthcoming procurement process.

Planning Information

Interested Providers are asked to complete the RFI CFT [6417227] on the eTendersNI Portal. www.etendersni.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065803
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015756-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£790,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 1 Feb 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ULSTER UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement_enquiries@ulster.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COLERAINE
Postcode
BT52 1SA
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0C Causeway Coast and Glens
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Causeway Coast and Glens
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
East Londonderry

Further Information

Notice Documents

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