---
title: "Purchase of a long-read sequencer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e9fc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARDIFF UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-11-27"
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# Purchase of a long-read sequencer

Buyer: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e9fc

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## Summary

Cardiff University has concluded the procurement process for the purchase of a long-read sequencer, categorized under laboratory, optical, and precision equipments. The procurement process follows the direct award method due to the exclusive intellectual property rights held by the single supplier, PacBio. Located in Cardiff, the project is governed by Welsh devolved regulations and impacts suppliers in the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on 27th November 2025, with the effective contract period beginning on 10th December 2025 and concluding on 9th December 2026. The standstill period is set to end on 9th December 2025, providing a brief window before the contract period commences.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities particularly for businesses specializing in high-tech laboratory equipment manufacturing. Companies with innovative capabilities in precision instrumentation or those considering partnerships with exclusive patent holders can find excellent prospects in such contracts. The involvement of a prestigious academic institution like Cardiff University ensures that suppliers can leverage this association for brand enhancement and further growth within the academic and research sectors.

## Notice

Cardiff University is looking into awarding a contract for purchasing of a long-read sequencer.

### Procurement Information

This long-range sequencer is only manufactured by one supplier. Supplier has multiple patents on the device as well as the kits to be used on it.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077752-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Dec 2025 - 9 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £223,546 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARDIFF UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF24 4HQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PACBIO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2025 at 15:04 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077752-2025
- 27 Nov 2025 at 11:16 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077600-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077752-2025
  27th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077600-2025
  27th November 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/business/why-work-with-us/for-suppliers
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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