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Sequencing reagent consumables

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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09 Apr 2026 at 13:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by the University of Exeter, a public authority sub-central government institution located in Exeter, UK, involves the acquisition of sequencing reagent consumables. This process pertains to the goods category and commenced with a tender initiation on a direct procurement method, bypassing competition as it was below the threshold. The contract, titled "Sequencing reagents," was signed on 15 December 2025 and became active on 16 December 2025, concluding on 31 March 2026. The contract was awarded on 9 April 2026 to Pacific Biosciences UK, Ltd., a large-scale supplier based in London, UK. This contract involves the delivery of reagents and contrast media classified under CPV code 33696000, reflecting its alignment with the existing sequencing machine in use by the buyer.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the biosciences and reagent supply sectors to engage with public sector entities for growth and collaboration. Companies specialising in the production or distribution of scientific and medical consumables, particularly those compatible with sequencing technologies, would find this type of procurement highly pertinent. With direct procurement methods often facilitating expedited contract awards, businesses positioned to supply goods efficiently, even in below threshold conditions, can benefit from such opportunities. The participation in such procurement processes can bolster a company's profile and expand its business reach within the UK and potentially lead to further public sector collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sequencing reagent consumables

Notice Description

Sequencing reagents compatible with existing sequencing machine.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067f1f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032453-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33696000 - Reagents and contrast media

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,809 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 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
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

PACIFIC BIOSCIENCES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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