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Array sequencing consumables

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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09 Apr 2026 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter, a public authority in Exeter, UK, completed a procurement process for "Array sequencing consumables" on 9th April 2026. This contract involved direct procurement without competition due to its below-threshold nature. The procurement category is "goods" and relates to medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products. The contract, valued at £80,640, was awarded to Illumina Cambridge Limited. The contract, active from 14th January to 30th April 2026, supports the University's existing machines, with delivery within the UKK region.

This procurement provides opportunities primarily for large suppliers of medical consumables, especially those involved with sequencing technology. Companies like Illumina Cambridge, which possess scalability and can supply specific array sequencing consumables, are well-suited for similar tenders. Such contracts can strengthen business growth by establishing partnerships with public institutions and gaining access to a prestigious academic sector in need of reliable and advanced supplies.

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Notice Title

Array sequencing consumables

Notice Description

Array sequencing consumables for use in existing machines.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067f32
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032487-2026
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
£80,640 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jan 2026 - 30 Apr 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

ILLUMINA CAMBRIDGE

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