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Sequencing consumables

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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05 May 2026 at 12:47

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has successfully completed a procurement process titled "Sequencing consumables," focused on providing inf methylation consumable kits for existing sequencing machines. This tender, classified under the industry category of medical equipment and pharmaceuticals, includes goods delivery in the UKK region of the United Kingdom. The process initiated as a tender on a below-threshold basis, with the procurement concluding on 31st March 2026. Contract details are formalised in document ID 041028-2026, and the awarding decision was made in favour of Illumina Cambridge Limited, a large-scale supplier. The procurement status is complete, ensuring a seamless delivery of goods as per the agreed timeline.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, especially for businesses involved in the supply of medical and pharmaceutical products. Firms that specialise in providing advanced consumable kits for sequencing equipment will find promising prospects, given the technical requirements of the contract and the stature of the University of Exeter as a contracting entity. Strategic partnerships with prominent institutions like universities can bolster the reputation of suppliers and expand their reach within the academic and research-centric market sectors.

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Notice Title

Sequencing consumables

Notice Description

Inf Methylation consumables kits for use in existing sequencing machines.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069164
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041028-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£107,520 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
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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