---
title: "Exome Sequencing kits"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ef0e"
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# Exome Sequencing kits

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ef0e

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has completed a procurement process for "Exome Sequencing kits," focused on securing 280x Library prep kits for exome capture. This tender falls under the "Medical consumables" category and is being undertaken to ensure compatibility with ongoing and past research projects. The procurement method was a direct award, justified by technical reasons to maintain continuity with previous projects. The location for delivery is the United Kingdom, primarily serving the UK's South West region. The contract was signed on 18th December 2025, with an active period stretching from 20th December 2025 until 30th November 2028, valued at £825,000 GBP.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers capable of delivering specialised medical consumables, particularly those involved in genomic research and library preparation kits. Large-scale enterprises with expertise in biotechnology and medical supplies are well-positioned to participate in such tenders, provided they can ensure compatibility and continuity with existing research frameworks. The direct award to Twist Bioscience Corporation, a large firm, underscores the demand for specialised suppliers who can offer technical solutions that support complex academic and clinical research environments.

## Notice

280x Library prep kits for exome capture The product has been used on a previous Diabetes study and will allow continuity and compatibility in the data sets generated across these different projects.

### Procurement Information

Library preparation kits for exome capture. The is the only possible supplier to allow continuity with other projects. There is a clear benefit from maintaining continuity with an earlier project. The benefits must outweigh any potential financial advantages to be gained by competitive tendering.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013442-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £825,000 |
| Contracts value | £825,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QJ |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | TWIST BIOSCIENCE; TWIST BIOSCIENCES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2026 at 13:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013442-2026
- 4 Dec 2025 at 16:13 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079886-2025
- 4 Dec 2025 at 16:05 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079881-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013442-2026
  13th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079886-2025
  4th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079881-2025
  4th December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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