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Provision of sequencing consumables

University of Exeter

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26 Mar 2026 at 14:24

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter, a sub-central public authority, has concluded the procurement process for the provision of sequencing consumables, which encompasses flow cell consumables and sequencing kits. This contract, awarded to Oxford Nanopore Technologies PLC, follows a direct procurement method below the competition threshold, indicating a streamlined acquisition without competitive tendering. Situated in Exeter, the project focuses on goods within laboratory and optical precision equipment. The contract, valued at £100,852, was signed on 1st December 2025, for a delivery period up to 31st January 2026, marking the completion of this award stage in March 2026.

This contract presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in laboratory and sequencing technologies, particularly those capable of supplying consumables and support for sequencing machines. Large enterprises like Oxford Nanopore Technologies PLC, with established expertise in laboratory precision equipment, stand to benefit from such initiatives. Though the procurement process is closed, businesses in the surrounding region and those with a focus on optical equipment might leverage similar opportunities by aligning their offerings with the University's future needs in the research and development sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of sequencing consumables

Notice Description

Flow cell consumables, sequencing kits and support for sequencing machines.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06754a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027990-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,852 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Dec 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 1-6 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QJ
Postcode Area
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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