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Kit Essential reagents required for the RD2.1 Long Read programme

GENOMICS ENGLAND LIMITED

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21 May 2026 at 13:22

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Summary of the contracting process

GENOMICS ENGLAND LIMITED has successfully completed a direct procurement process for the acquisition of essential reagent kits needed for the RD2.1 Long Read programme. These kits, developed in collaboration with Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT) and provided by NEW ENGLAND BIOLABS (U.K.) LIMITED, are proprietary and essential for ONT sequencing. The procurement process, classified under the public authority-central government sector, involved no competition as it fell below the threshold. Located in London, the supply of laboratory reagents covers a wide regional delivery across the United Kingdom, with the procurement process reaching the award stage on 21st May 2026.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the biotechnology and laboratory supply industries, particularly those specialising in sequencing technologies. While this specific tender was awarded directly, understanding such procurement processes can offer insights for businesses looking to position themselves as suppliers for critical, specialised products in future tenders. Companies similar to NEW ENGLAND BIOLABS, which are capable of providing proprietary or highly specialised products in partnership with innovative technology firms, will find ample opportunities for business growth in this domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Kit Essential reagents required for the RD2.1 Long Read programme

Notice Description

The purchase of specific reagent kit that has been developed by ONT and NEB in collaboration to support ONT sequencing. The composition of the kit reagents is proprietary to NEB. NEB is the sole supplier recommended by ONT for these essential reagents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069f58
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047155-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,655 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 May 2026 - 21 May 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENOMICS ENGLAND LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 5AB
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEW ENGLAND BIOLABS (U.K.

Further Information

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