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24 Jul 2026 at 09:15

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has completed a procurement process for "Sequencing consumables" intended for use with existing laboratory equipment. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments" and is located in Exeter, UK. The procurement, which is in the award stage, was completed using a direct method, identified as "Below threshold - without competition." The contract for this tender started on 1st June 2026 and ended on 30th June 2026, with a value of £134,888 GBP. The award was made to Illumina Cambridge Limited on 29th May 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on laboratory and precision equipment to engage with renowned educational institutions like the University of Exeter. The tender is particularly beneficial for companies specializing in producing or supplying sequencing consumables and related goods. While the procurement method did not involve open competition, businesses offering similar products can consider this approach to establish or strengthen relationships with educational and research institutions in the UK. Such engagements can lead to further collaborations and enhance a company's portfolio and market visibility.

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Notice Title

Sequencing consumables

Notice Description

Sequencing consumables for use in existing machines.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d2d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070078-2026
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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£134,888 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 30 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

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