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title: "Provision of a Pharmacogenomic lab testing service Request For Information"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065803"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ULSTER UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-02-20"
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# Provision of a Pharmacogenomic lab testing service Request For Information

Buyer: ULSTER UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065803

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## Summary

Ulster University is preparing for a forthcoming procurement titled "Provision of a Pharmacogenomic lab testing service Request For Information." This is an Open Procedure under EU procurement regulations, aimed at gathering insights for an above-threshold procurement expected to start on 1st July 2026. The university, located at Cromore Road, Coleraine, UK, is the buying organisation, and the procurement is in the planning stage with key engagement due by 6th March 2026. The industry category is research and development services and related consultancy, focusing on services to be delivered in the United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in pharmacogenomics and research and development services, especially in consultancy. Ulster University seeks to understand market capabilities and potential delivery models, allowing businesses to influence the final procurement approach. Suitable businesses are those that can offer innovative solutions and robust delivery models in the field of genomics testing. Given the substantial value projected at £790,000, it offers growth potential for companies establishing or expanding their market presence in the UK.

## Notice

Ulster University is undertaking pre-market engagement in advance of an above-threshold procurement, which is expected to be conducted as an Open Procedure in accordance with EU procurement regulations. The purpose of this engagement is to assess market capability, understand potential delivery models, and inform the final procurement approach. Responses received as part of this pre-market engagement will not be used for selection or evaluation purposes but will support the University in shaping the forthcoming procurement process.

### Planning Information

Interested Providers are asked to complete the RFI CFT [6417227] on the eTendersNI Portal. www.etendersni.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015756-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 1 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £790,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ULSTER UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | COLERAINE |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT52 1SA |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0C Causeway Coast and Glens |
| Local authority | Causeway Coast and Glens |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | East Londonderry |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2026 at 14:54 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015756-2026
- 19 Feb 2026 at 12:07 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015182-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015756-2026
  20th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015182-2026
  19th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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