---
title: "Provision of Flow Cells Consumables"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03bec5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2023-04-14"
---

# Provision of Flow Cells Consumables

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03bec5

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has awarded a contract to Oxford Nanopore Technologies PLC for the provision of Flow Cells Consumables used in existing DNA/RNA sequencing instruments. The procurement method was a limited tender, with the award made directly without prior publication of a call for competition. The University intends to award a contract for 12 months initially, with the option to extend for two further 12-month periods. The contract was signed on April 14, 2023, with a total value of £750,000 in GBP.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses involved in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry. Companies specialising in manufacturing consumables for DNA/RNA sequencing instruments may find this tender particularly relevant for business growth. With the University of Exeter seeking Flow Cells Consumables exclusively from Oxford Nanopore Technologies PLC, businesses in this sector can explore potential partnerships or offerings to meet the University's requirements and contribute to the procurement process.

## Notice

The provision of Flow Cells Consumables for use in existing DNA/RNA sequencing instruments.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of Flow Cells Consumables for use in existing DNA/RNA sequencing instruments.

### Procurement Information

The University of Exeter has a requirement for flow cell consumables to be used in existing DNA and/or RNA sequencers, and the ongoing licencing and warranty arrangements of those sequencers. These products, consumables and software licences are produced exclusively by Oxford Nanopore Technologies PLC. The University intends to award a contract for 12-months to Oxford Nanopore Technologies PLC, with the option to extend for two further 12-month periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010790-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 14 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £750,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2023 at 11:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010790-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk

## Provenance

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