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11 Jun 2026 at 13:34

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter, located at Northcote House, Exeter, has completed a procurement process titled UE280420_2026, which involved the award of a contract for the supply of 7 flow cells for ongoing sequencing. This process falls under the goods industry category with additional classifications in laboratory reagents and research laboratory services. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, specifically below threshold and without competition. The key dates include the contract period starting on 28th May 2026 and ending on 26th June 2026, with the contract being signed on 27th May 2026. The University awarded the contract to Illumina Cambridge Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in laboratory reagents and research laboratory services, particularly those with expertise in sequencing technologies. Although the contract was awarded directly to Illumina Cambridge Ltd, businesses that can offer similar high-quality, cost-effective solutions might consider monitoring similar opportunities with public sector organisations like the University of Exeter. Additionally, suppliers capable of swiftly meeting technical specifications and ensuring timely delivery of laboratory goods might find such public procurement contracts beneficial for business growth through potential future bids when direct procurement is not employed.

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Notice Title

UE280420_2026

Notice Description

7 flow cells for ongoing sequencing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b313
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055281-2026
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,808 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 May 2026 - 26 Jun 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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