---
title: "Procurement of 2 Firefly genomics (6 head) with ATL"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0662aa"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-04-24"
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# Procurement of 2 Firefly genomics (6 head) with ATL

Buyer: MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0662aa

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## Summary

The Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, located in Trafford, UK, has completed a procurement process for two Firefly genomics systems with ATL within the medical equipment industry category. The procurement process was in the award and contract stages as of 24th April 2026. The contract period is from 18th March 2026 to 17th March 2027, and it has been awarded directly to SPT Labtech due to their exclusive rights and technical capabilities as the sole supplier. The equipment acquired is vital for maintaining the existing genomic workflow, and platform continuity was essential for this procurement.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for large-scale suppliers of technically advanced genomic systems compatible with existing infrastructures. Businesses specialising in medical equipment, particularly those with expertise in genomics platforms, may find growth prospects in similar tenders facilitated by health services trusts seeking long-term, technically specific partnerships. Although the procurement method in this case was a direct award due to exclusive rights, the successful business engaged was SPT Labtech, which may guide similar suppliers regarding the types of opportunities available in the public healthcare procurement landscape.

## Notice

Procurement of 2 Firefly genomics (6 head) with ATL. The proposed procurement relates to additional units that are technically compatible and interoperable with this platform

### Procurement Information

The Trust maintains an established installed base of Firefly instrumentation supporting an existing genomic laboratory workflow. The proposed procurement relates to additional units that are technically compatible and interoperable with this platform. Platform continuity is required to ensure alignment with validated methods, existing laboratory configuration and operational processes within a regulated clinical environment. Introduction of an alternative system would require additional development, validation and configuration changes and would not provide equivalent technical compatibility with the current platform. The requirement reflects service capacity and business continuity planning. The equipment being procured is identical to systems already installed and operational within the Trust. SPT Labtech Ltd is the sole manufacturer and authorised supplier of the Firefly system in the United Kingdom. No other economic operator is able to supply this specific equipment. Accordingly, competition is absent for technical reasons and due to the protection of exclusive rights.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037732-2026 |
| 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 | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2026 - 17 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £415,274 |
| Contracts value | £415,274 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TRAFFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M41 5SL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Davyhulme |
| Westminster constituency | Stretford and Urmston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPT LABTECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2026 at 15:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037732-2026
- 5 Mar 2026 at 09:57 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019761-2026
- 5 Mar 2026 at 09:45 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019753-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037732-2026
  24th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019761-2026
  5th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019753-2026
  5th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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