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Flow cell consumables

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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09 Apr 2026 at 13:33

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process outlined involves the University of Exeter, acting as the buying organisation, in Exeter, UK. The tender, titled "Flow cell consumables", falls under the medical equipment category. It is targeted for the procurement of consumables for existing sequencing machines. The procurement was conducted through a direct method below threshold, without competition. The current procurement stage is the award of a contract, which is an active agreement signed on 17th December 2025, with a contract period from 18th December 2025 to 31st March 2026. The total contract value is GBP 130,832.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing or supply of medical equipment and pharmaceuticals, particularly those specialising in sequencing technologies. The successful supplier is Oxford Nanopore Technologies PLC, indicating that large-scale, specialised suppliers were favoured. Companies with the ability to provide similar high-tech consumables and maintain competitive pricing might find opportunities in future tenders from the University of Exeter or similar public authorities. The procurement process, which is already complete, suggests potential future opportunities in the region for businesses looking to expand their reach in the academic and research sectors.

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Notice Title

Flow cell consumables

Notice Description

Flow cell consumables for use in existing sequencing machine.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067f25
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032466-2026
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

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£130,832 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
18 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

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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