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VEAT for Sequencing Consumables and Servicing

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh intends to award a contract to Oxford Nanopore Technologies due to competition being absent for technical reasons for the provision on sequencing consumables and servicing of equipment.

Lot Information

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The University of Edinburgh intends to award a contract to Oxford Nanopore Technologies due to competition being absent for technical reasons. The University has selected Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT) as the supplier for a sequencing program of work as they are the only supplier who can meet the project target of sequencing long DNA sequences of varying lengths while detecting native modifications, allowing like-for-like variant and DNA methylation comparison against saliva DNA controls from equivalent European genetic ancestry, by extending a previous successful pilot study with processes leading to more rapid sample results such as terminating sequencing once desired coverage is achieved, and doing so with sufficiently high throughput that is required within the timescale of the project which is 1 year. The contract is specifically for the purchase of consumables and the 12-month servicing of equipment and the specific justification is as follows: Oxford Nanopore Technologies is the sole manufacturer and patent holder of the nanopore sequencing technology used in the PromethION platform. Consumables: The PromethION flow cells and auxiliary reagents are uniquely engineered to interface with the PromethION hardware and integrated software. No third-party consumables are currently validated or chemically compatible with the proprietary sensor arrays within the device. Use of non-ONT consumables would result in immediate loss of data integrity and system failure. Service & Maintenance: The PromethION system is a highly specialised piece of diagnostic/research equipment. Maintenance requires access to proprietary diagnostic software, firmware updates, and specialised components that are not made available to third-party service providers. Oxford Nanopore Technologies does not authorise third-party distributors or service agents for these specific products and services. Consequently, ONT is the sole economic operator capable of fulfilling the requirement.

Procurement Information

The University of Edinburgh intends to award this contract without prior publication due to a lack of competition for technical reasons, as there is only one supplier who can meet the requirements listed in the description.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-065c84
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019987-2026
Current Stage: Award
All Stages: Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: Tender Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Goods
Procurement Method: Limited
Procurement Method Details: Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions: 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
CPV Codes: 33140000 - Medical consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: £1,913,301 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period: Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Complete
Lots Status: Not Specified
Awards Status: Active
Contracts Status: Active

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
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Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: EDINBURGH
Postcode: EH1 1HT
Post Town: Edinburgh
Country: Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1): TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3): TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location: TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority: City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward: City Centre
Westminster Constituency: Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers: 1
Supplier Name: OXFORD NANOPORE TECHNOLOGIES

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