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High Throughout Sequencing System Servicing

University Of Edinburgh

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12 Oct 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh bought servicing and maintenance for its Revio high-throughput DNA sequencing system, used for human genetic analysis and cancer research. The work is intended to maintain the machine’s performance throughout its working life. The service is delivered for the University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh. This is specialist equipment servicing rather than a general laboratory maintenance requirement, and is relevant to suppliers working with high-throughput genetic sequencing systems.

The procurement has been awarded to PacBio, the sole supplier identified for the Revio system. The University used a limited procedure without a prior call for competition, because third-party servicing or supplies could invalidate the manufacturer’s warranty and compromise data integrity and run quality. The award is for one requirement, with no options. The contract is active and was signed on 5 October 2026. Its value is £121,166.13. One bid was recorded. No contract period or separate award date is stated in the published information.

For suppliers assessing this buyer’s future sequencing-equipment requirements, this award shows that maintaining a Revio system is a specialist, manufacturer-dependent service need. A credible competitor would need to demonstrate the ability to service the equipment to the manufacturer’s standards and protect warranty cover, data integrity and sequencing run quality. Access to genuine manufacturer parts and compatible reagents and consumables is also central to the requirement: the University’s stated rationale identifies PacBio as the sole supplier of these items. Suppliers without an authorised route to the system, its parts and consumables are unlikely to match the basis on which this award was made. The work is focused on servicing this specific sequencing platform, not general equipment maintenance.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

High Throughout Sequencing System Servicing

Notice Description

Purchase of a servicing contract for a high throughput sequencing machine

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh has a Revio DNA sequencing machine which is used for human genetic analysis and cancer research. This is the award of a service and maintenance contract to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to ensure optimum equipment performance throughout its working life.

Procurement Information

The University of Edinburgh currently have a Revio system and the current service and maintenance contract is about to expire. PacBio is the sole supplier of the Revio system, OEM parts as well as reagents and consumables. Using a third party to service the machine or provide reagents will invalidate PacBio's manufacturer warranty and compromise data integrity and impact run quality.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000845485
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT566487
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

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

50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£121,166 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Of Edinburgh
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PacBio

Further Information

Notice Documents

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