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title: "Warranty Extension for Instruments"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0660ad"
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published: "2026-03-03"
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# Warranty Extension for Instruments

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0660ad

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has successfully awarded a contract for the procurement of warranty extension services related to Oxford Nanopore Technologies instruments, under the title "Warranty Extension for Instruments." This award falls under the category of research laboratory services and is situated within the United Kingdom. The procurement process is in the award stage, and the contract began on 28th June 2025, concluding on 27th June 2026. This procurement was conducted through a method categorised as "Below threshold - unknown," and the contract's gross value amounts to GBP 7,209.50.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in scientific instrument maintenance and warranty services. Large scale suppliers like Oxford Nanopore Technologies, who have been awarded the contract, are well-suited for such tenders due to their experience and capacity in managing extended warranties for specialised equipment. Businesses in this sector can leverage their expertise to compete in similar future procurement processes, enhancing their portfolio and market presence. The collaboration between a renowned university and a technology company highlights potential partnerships for innovative research and service provision within the UK.

## Notice

Extended warranties for Oxford Nanopore Technologies instruments. STANDARD12M-G Standard Support 12 Months - GridION x 5 STANDARD12M-P2S Standard Support 12 Months - P2 Solo x 5

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018854-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Jun 2025 - 27 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £7,209 |

## 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 | OXFORD NANOPORE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 11:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018854-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018854-2026
  3rd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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