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title: "Mid-throughput native long-read sequencing instrument"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066152"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2026-03-03"
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# Mid-throughput native long-read sequencing instrument

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066152

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has completed its procurement process for a "Mid-throughput native long-read sequencing instrument," catering to the scientific and research sector. This project falls within the laboratory equipment industry category and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with a direct award provided to Pacific Biosciences UK, Ltd. on 3rd March 2026, following the signing on 30th September 2025. The contract spans from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2026, valued at £150,030, and was completed below the threshold without competition. The procurement is under the legislative basis of the UK Parliament Act 2023/54.

This tender reflects significant opportunities for businesses involved in innovative sequencing technologies, particularly those specialising in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement method was direct, emphasising a strategic partnership with the NHS and Pacific Biosciences, suggesting opportunities for businesses that can offer technically advanced solutions or collaborate on research projects. Enterprises adept in high-quality DNA sequencing instruments and consumables would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, especially if they can provide unique technologies or enhancements that align with ongoing collaborative research initiatives.

## Notice

The PacBio Vega is a cutting edge long read DNA sequencing machine. The HiFi sequencing technology is completely unique, and we have been working with PacBIo in partnership with the NHS to develop long read sequencing protocols for diagnostics and research. This machine is being purchased as part of an ongoing collaboration with PacBio who have committed to providing matched consumables to enable this project to continue. There is no alternative on the market that can provide equivalent quality data

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019113-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| 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 | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £150,030 |

## 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 | PACIFIC BIOSCIENCES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 15:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019113-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019113-2026
  3rd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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