---
title: "Protein Profiling Kits"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065426"
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# Protein Profiling Kits

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065426

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Protein Profiling Kits" was undertaken by the University of Exeter, located in Exeter, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the public authority - sub-central government industry category. The contracting process is marked as complete, with the contract being awarded to Olink Proteomics AB. The procurement followed a direct award methodology due to its grant-funded nature, specifying Olink as the preferred supplier for continuity purposes. The contract award was completed on 4th March 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2026. The primary category involves supplying goods, specifically the Olink® Explore HT Reagent Kit, to be delivered within the United Kingdom as part of this procurement.

This procurement creates substantial opportunities for business growth for companies specialising in medical equipment, particularly those providing innovative solutions in protein profiling. Large scale and technologically advanced businesses are well-suited to compete in such tenders given the specific nature and requirements of the project. The concentration on maintaining continuity with previous projects also suggests that continuity and proven reliability are advantageous characteristics for future tenders of this nature. Businesses aiming to engage in long-term research partnerships might find opportunities in similar procurement processes, providing them with the chance to showcase their compatibility with existing research projects.

## Notice

98100 Olink(r) Explore HT Reagent Kit x6

### Procurement Information

Grant funded project states Olink as the supplier for continuity with an earlier project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041942-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £357,600 |
| Contracts value | £357,600 |

## 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | OLINK PROTEOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 7 May 2026 at 12:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041942-2026
- 13 Feb 2026 at 15:17 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013526-2026
- 13 Feb 2026 at 15:07 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013518-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041942-2026
  7th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013526-2026
  13th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013518-2026
  13th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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