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Procurement of 2 Firefly genomics (6 head) with ATL

MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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24 Apr 2026 at 15:06

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

05 Mar 2026 at 09:57

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

05 Mar 2026 at 09:45

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, located in Trafford, UK, has completed a procurement process for two Firefly genomics systems with ATL within the medical equipment industry category. The procurement process was in the award and contract stages as of 24th April 2026. The contract period is from 18th March 2026 to 17th March 2027, and it has been awarded directly to SPT Labtech due to their exclusive rights and technical capabilities as the sole supplier. The equipment acquired is vital for maintaining the existing genomic workflow, and platform continuity was essential for this procurement.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for large-scale suppliers of technically advanced genomic systems compatible with existing infrastructures. Businesses specialising in medical equipment, particularly those with expertise in genomics platforms, may find growth prospects in similar tenders facilitated by health services trusts seeking long-term, technically specific partnerships. Although the procurement method in this case was a direct award due to exclusive rights, the successful business engaged was SPT Labtech, which may guide similar suppliers regarding the types of opportunities available in the public healthcare procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of 2 Firefly genomics (6 head) with ATL

Notice Description

Procurement of 2 Firefly genomics (6 head) with ATL. The proposed procurement relates to additional units that are technically compatible and interoperable with this platform

Procurement Information

The Trust maintains an established installed base of Firefly instrumentation supporting an existing genomic laboratory workflow. The proposed procurement relates to additional units that are technically compatible and interoperable with this platform. Platform continuity is required to ensure alignment with validated methods, existing laboratory configuration and operational processes within a regulated clinical environment. Introduction of an alternative system would require additional development, validation and configuration changes and would not provide equivalent technical compatibility with the current platform. The requirement reflects service capacity and business continuity planning. The equipment being procured is identical to systems already installed and operational within the Trust. SPT Labtech Ltd is the sole manufacturer and authorised supplier of the Firefly system in the United Kingdom. No other economic operator is able to supply this specific equipment. Accordingly, competition is absent for technical reasons and due to the protection of exclusive rights.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0662aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037732-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£415,274 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£415,274 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2026 - 17 Mar 2027 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
MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRAFFORD
Postcode
M41 5SL
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Davyhulme
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPT LABTECH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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