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NCF-2627- CTDNA Oxford Nanograph

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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09 Oct 2026 at 14:12

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust procured a PromethION 2 integrated sequencing unit for ctDNA (circulating tumour DNA) sequencing. This is specialist medical laboratory equipment, with associated repair and maintenance services included in the procurement classifications. The requirement is for the Trust’s work in Manchester; the supplier, Oxford Nanopore Technologies Ltd, is based in Oxford. The equipment supports sequencing activity, while the stated scope gives no further detail about installation, consumables or service tasks.

The procurement is complete and the contract is active. Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust made a direct award below the applicable threshold, without competition. One lot was awarded to Oxford Nanopore Technologies Ltd. The contract was signed on 30 September 2026 and runs from 30 September 2026 to 30 August 2029. Its value is £51,613 excluding VAT (£61,935.60 including VAT). The award is recorded as active; the data provides no separate award date or evaluation criteria. The published procurement classification includes medical equipment and medical equipment repair and maintenance services.

This award shows demand at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust for integrated PromethION 2 sequencing equipment for ctDNA work, with repair and maintenance also relevant to the classified requirement. A credible competitor would need to supply specialist sequencing equipment suited to this application and demonstrate the ability to support it over a multi-year contract, including appropriate repair and maintenance capability. Oxford Nanopore Technologies Ltd, a large supplier, won through a direct award without competition, so this outcome does not establish a competitive evaluation standard or reveal technical specifications beyond the named unit. Suppliers assessing similar future demand should focus on the Trust’s sequencing equipment requirement and the ability to provide dependable equipment support at comparable scale.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NCF-2627- CTDNA Oxford Nanograph

Notice Description

PromethION 2 Integrated Sequencing Unit

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0784d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095705-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£51,613 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Aug 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRAFFORD
Postcode
M41 5SL
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Davyhulme
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Oxford Nanopore Technologies

Further Information

Notice Documents

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