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2526-100-STA-PHW ONT Sequencing Consumables

Public Health Wales NHS Trust

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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03 Jul 2026 at 10:28

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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04 Jun 2026 at 12:54

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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14 Apr 2026 at 14:21

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Public Health Wales NHS Trust has recently completed a procurement process for the provision of Nanopore consumables for long-read sequencing. The procurement was conducted under the title "2526-100-STA-PHW ONT Sequencing Consumables" and falls within the industry category of laboratory reagents. The procurement will take place in Cardiff, United Kingdom, with the direct contract awarded to Oxford Nanopore Technologies Plc. The procurement method was direct, below threshold, and conducted without competition. The contract, active as of 3rd July 2026, will remain effective until 31st May 2028, with a gross contract value of £50,101.90, and it highlights the importance of maintaining rapid response capabilities for Public Health Wales, especially in situations like the SARS CoV-2 pandemic.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in laboratory equipment and consumables, particularly those with expertise in sequencing technologies. Companies that have the capability to provide cutting-edge laboratory reagents and consumables would find this area ripe for growth, especially given the reliance on state-of-the-art technology to ensure emergency readiness in public health responses. The tender underscores the importance of secure supply chains and innovation in medical technology, positioning businesses in this sector to expand their market reach and strengthen their partnerships within the public health infrastructure.

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Notice Information

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.

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/062648-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
3 Jul 2026 - 31 May 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Postcode Area
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 Plc

Further Information

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