---
title: "Whole Genome Sequencing Long Read and Consumables"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02baa5"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GENOMICS ENGLAND LIMITED"
published: "2021-06-10"
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# Whole Genome Sequencing Long Read and Consumables

Buyer: GENOMICS ENGLAND LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02baa5

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by GENOMICS ENGLAND LIMITED, is for a contract titled "Whole Genome Sequencing Long Read and Consumables" within the medical analysis services category. Located in London, UK, this procurement is in the Award stage. The procurement method used is limited, meaning it involved a direct award without prior publication of a call for competition due to the unique qualifications of a single supplier capable of delivering the required services. The contract has a value of £2,000,000 and was signed on 15 March 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those specialising in genomic technologies or sequencing services. Given that the contract was awarded to Oxford Nanopore Technologies, companies with advanced capabilities in genomic analysis and those seeking to expand into high-demand areas of the medical industry would be well-positioned to compete in similar future contracts. The unique nature of this procurement highlights the potential for specialised firms to engage with innovative health solutions at a national level.

## Notice

Provision of long read sequencing services

### Procurement Information

There is only one supplier with the capacity and capability to deliver the service at the scale required. The contract was awarded directly for technical reasons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013108-2021 |
| Notice type | 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GENOMICS ENGLAND LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC1M 6BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | Bunhill |
| Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OXFORD NANOPORE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85148000 - Medical analysis services

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2021 at 16:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013108-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.genomicsengland.co.uk

## Provenance

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