---
title: "Gene sequencing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064bff"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2026-02-10"
---

# Gene sequencing

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064bff

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## Summary

The public procurement process is managed by the University of Exeter, a prominent higher education institution located at Northcote House, Exeter, United Kingdom. This contract, titled "Gene sequencing," focuses on 16S and ITS gene sequencing, including library preparation, which falls under the environmental services industry category. The procurement method employed was direct, specifically below threshold without competition, and the contract is currently in the award stage and has been finalised. Key dates to note include the contract period starting from 22 December 2025 and ending on 19 December 2026, with the contract having been signed on 16 December 2025. This procurement process adheres to the legal framework outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in gene sequencing and related library preparation services. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in the environmental services sector could find this an opportunity to expand their portfolio and showcase their unique technological capabilities. The awarded supplier, FUNDAÇÃO DE DESENVOLVIMENTO DA UNICAMP from Brazil, indicates a potentially international scope, suggesting that similar businesses with a robust service offering could be well-placed to compete for future contracts of this nature. This procurement underscores opportunities for growth and collaboration in cutting-edge environmental services.

## Notice

16S and ITS gene sequencing: Library preparation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011689-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Dec 2025 - 19 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £339,625 |

## 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 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FUNDAÇÃO DE DESENVOLVIMENTO DA UNICAMP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2026 at 10:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011689-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011689-2026
  10th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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