Award

Supply of PromethION Sequencing Equipment, Reagents and Consumables

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

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Award

28 May 2026 at 14:55

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
AwardUpdate

26 May 2026 at 13:21

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Award

26 May 2026 at 13:19

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), based in London, has awarded a contract to Oxford Nanopore Technologies Plc for the supply of PromethION Sequencing Equipment, Reagents, and Consumables. This direct award was completed under procurement method compliance with the legal basis defined by UK legislation 2023/54. The key industry category involved is Laboratory, Optical, and Precision Equipment, aiming to serve central government needs. The contract award was published on 28th May 2026, with a standstill period that concludes on 8th June 2026. The contract's performance will commence on 15th June 2026 and is set to run until 14th June 2029, with a possibility for a 24-month extension, potentially extending it until 14th June 2031.

This contract provides significant business opportunities, primarily for suppliers in the laboratory and precision equipment industry. Oxford Nanopore Technologies, a large-scale supplier, will be leveraging its unique capabilities as the sole supplier of nanopore sequencing equipment and consumables, which are specifically tailored for use with their devices. This procurement can also pave the way for businesses involved in ancillary services or complementary technologies to partner or innovate alongside the core contract. Large companies specialising in high-precision laboratory equipment and reagents would find themselves well-placed to explore collaboration or supporting roles under this substantial procurement opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of PromethION Sequencing Equipment, Reagents and Consumables

Notice Description

The purpose of this Contract Award Notice is to announce that the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) intend to award a Contract to Oxford Nanopore Technologies for PromethION Sequencing Equipment and a supply of nanopore reagents and Consumables. The Sequencing Reagents come in the form of Flow Cells, which are leased and associated consumables for use with Nanopore sequencing equipment.

Procurement Information

Oxford Nanopore Technologies are the sole suppliers for both the nanopore sequencing equipment and consumables. The consumables cannot be used with any other sequencing equipment and vice versa

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a3bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050462-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£448,450 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 14 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXFORD NANOPORE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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