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Sequencing reagents

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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05 May 2026 at 13:21

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter, based in Exeter, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for sequencing reagents used in existing machines. This tender falls under the goods category with a focus on medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products. The procurement process, identified with tender ID UE274977, was finalised with the contract award dated 27 March 2026 and completion on 5 May 2026. The procurement was conducted using a below-threshold method, indicating a potentially simpler and quicker process for awarding the contract. The geographical location tied to the procurement is primarily the United Kingdom, specifically in the South West region, with the contract values being settled at £99,779, starting from 3 April 2026 and concluding on 31 May 2026.

This contracting process presents significant opportunities for businesses in the biosciences and pharmaceuticals sectors, as it involves the supply of specialised sequencing materials. Companies capable of providing medical equipment and ancillary pharmaceutical products would find this contract fitting to expand their portfolio and market reach. Businesses like Pacific Biosciences UK, Ltd., which secured the contract due to its demonstrated capability in closely aligned markets, serve as an exemplar for other large firms aiming to establish or grow their presence in the scientific supply chain sector, particularly those specialising in goods for academic and research institutions. Engaging in this type of procurement can open avenues for long-term collaborative efforts with renowned educational establishments, enhancing both credibility and market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sequencing reagents

Notice Description

Sequencing reagents for use in existing machines.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069183
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041069-2026
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
£99,779 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2026 - 31 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

PACIFIC BIOSCIENCES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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