2526-100-STA-PHW ONT Sequencing Consumables

PUBLIC HEALTH WALES NHS TRUST

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04 Jun 2026 at 11:54

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14 Apr 2026 at 13:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "2526-100-STA-PHW ONT Sequencing Consumables" was conducted by the Public Health Wales NHS Trust, located in Cardiff, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory reagents and is specific to the needs of the healthcare sector. The tender was initiated as a direct procurement without competition, catering primarily to the requirements for Nanopore consumables essential for rapid response capabilities in health emergencies. The contract was awarded to Oxford Nanopore Technologies Plc on 3rd June 2026 and is slated to commence on 15th June 2026, running until 31st May 2028, with delivery situated in the Cardiff region (UKL22).

This procurement offers substantial business growth opportunities for firms specialising in laboratory reagents and suppliers of advanced sequencing technology. Given the contract's focus on emergent healthcare solutions, businesses well-versed in producing or distributing specialised laboratory equipment, particularly those geared towards genetic sequencing, would be prime contenders. The procurement process, oriented towards securing a sole provider based on the niche nature of the product, underscores the potential for firms with unique, cutting-edge technologies to establish or enhance their footprint in the public healthcare domain.

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Notice Title

2526-100-STA-PHW 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06820f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052768-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
4 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PUBLIC HEALTH WALES NHS TRUST
Additional Buyers

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY 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)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXFORD NANOPORE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

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