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Warranty Extension for Instruments

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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03 Mar 2026 at 11:42

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has successfully awarded a contract for the procurement of warranty extension services related to Oxford Nanopore Technologies instruments, under the title "Warranty Extension for Instruments." This award falls under the category of research laboratory services and is situated within the United Kingdom. The procurement process is in the award stage, and the contract began on 28th June 2025, concluding on 27th June 2026. This procurement was conducted through a method categorised as "Below threshold - unknown," and the contract's gross value amounts to GBP 7,209.50.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in scientific instrument maintenance and warranty services. Large scale suppliers like Oxford Nanopore Technologies, who have been awarded the contract, are well-suited for such tenders due to their experience and capacity in managing extended warranties for specialised equipment. Businesses in this sector can leverage their expertise to compete in similar future procurement processes, enhancing their portfolio and market presence. The collaboration between a renowned university and a technology company highlights potential partnerships for innovative research and service provision within the UK.

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Notice Title

Warranty Extension for Instruments

Notice Description

Extended warranties for Oxford Nanopore Technologies instruments. STANDARD12M-G Standard Support 12 Months - GridION x 5 STANDARD12M-P2S Standard Support 12 Months - P2 Solo x 5

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0660ad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018854-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,209 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20259 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jun 2025 - 27 Jun 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

OXFORD NANOPORE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

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