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ONT Sequencing Consumables

PUBLIC HEALTH WALES NHS TRUST

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14 Apr 2026 at 13:21

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Public Health Wales NHS Trust is engaging in a procurement process for the provision of Nanopore consumables to support long-read sequencing capabilities, crucial for emergency readiness. The procurement titled "ONT Sequencing Consumables" falls under the industry category of goods, specifically laboratory reagents. This process, located in Cardiff, United Kingdom, has reached the award stage as of 14th April 2026, with a contract period beginning on 1st May 2026 and concluding on 30th April 2028. The procurement method used is direct, below the threshold for competition, due to Oxford Nanopore Technologies being the sole manufacturer. A future milestone signature date is scheduled for 23rd April 2026.

Oxford Nanopore Technologies Plc, identified as the supplier in this tender, presents significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in laboratory reagents and biotechnology solutions. Large-scale enterprises with a focus on technological innovation in health services may find particular advantage, given the procurement's emphasis on rapid response capabilities. The direct procurement approach highlights the importance of unique expertise, positioning businesses that possess specialised technology and exclusive manufacturing processes to cater to urgent public health needs effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ONT Sequencing Consumables

Notice Description

The provision of Nanopore consumables for long read sequencing for Public Health Wales. Oxford Nanopore are the sole manufacturer and supplier of this technology. The direct impact of the loss of expertise would result in no capability within Public Health Wales to provide rapid response to an emerging situation such as that clearly demonstrated at the start of the SARS CoV-2 pandemic, thereby reducing emergency readiness

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06820f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033801-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,751 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PUBLIC HEALTH WALES NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 4BZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXFORD NANOPORE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

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