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title: "High-throughput sequencing (HTS) suite"
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# High-throughput sequencing (HTS) suite

Buyer: THE CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c309c3b-90a9-4d1b-955f-2d713f8c40a5

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## Summary

The Centre for Ecology & Hydrology recently completed a procurement process for a High-throughput sequencing (HTS) suite, with Illumina Cambridge Ltd as the selected supplier. This procurement was carried out under an open tender procedure, which is an open procedure above the threshold, focusing on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, classified under CPV code 38000000. The procurement process concluded on 30th July 2025, and the contract award was made active on 16th September 2025. The contract period runs from 28th October 2025 to 30th November 2026, with a contract value of £214,896. The delivery location is based in Wallingford, Wales, with the delivery address postcode being OX1 8BB.

This procurement offers opportunities for businesses in the laboratory and precision equipment sector to engage in the supply of advanced technologies, particularly as the procurement was open to competitive tendering. Companies specialising in high-throughput sequencing systems would find this contract appealing, given its focus on upgrades and technical advancements. The Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, with its emphasis on ecological and hydrological studies, could provide recurring opportunities for businesses that deliver innovative laboratory solutions and enhancements in scientific equipment. Although this tender has been awarded, similar future opportunities could benefit businesses prepared to offer cutting-edge equipment and technology within this specialised industry.

## Notice

This opportunity was for the provision of upgrades to the current High-Throughput Sequencing (HTS) suite. The Procurement Team followed an open tender process for this planned purchase. Further details are available in the tender documents-Specification, Schedule 5. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=991990845

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bc6f48b-cfc0-4ca8-8e6c-2170c1316d7b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Oct 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £214,896 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY |
| Locality | WALLINGFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX10 8BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Benson & Crowmarsh |
| Westminster constituency | Henley and Thame |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ILLUMINA CAMBRIDGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2025 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bc6f48b-cfc0-4ca8-8e6c-2170c1316d7b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bc6f48b-cfc0-4ca8-8e6c-2170c1316d7b
  11th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071003-2025
  Contract Details Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036207-2025
  Tender Notice - Open Tender (above threshold)

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ceh.ac.uk
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=991990845

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