---
title: "Array sequencing consumables"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0672b5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2026-03-24"
---

# Array sequencing consumables

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0672b5

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## Summary

The public procurement process described involves the University of Exeter, located in the UK, which is acting as the buying organisation for the procurement of array sequencing consumables intended for a research project. The procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The process is currently in the award stage following a direct award procurement method, which identified Illumina Cambridge Limited as the supplier. Key dates include the award date on 24th March 2026, with the standstill period ending on 2nd April 2026. The contract period is scheduled from 6th April 2026 to 31st October 2027.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale suppliers specialising in laboratory equipment and consumables. As the procurement was awarded directly due to unique technical reasons, similar businesses with advanced capabilities in genome-wide DNA methylation measurement stand to benefit by aligning their offerings to meet such specialised requirements. The supplier, identified as Illumina Cambridge Limited, demonstrates the growing demand for innovation in precision scientific equipment, providing a promising market for businesses capable of delivering cutting-edge research tools and consumables.

## Notice

Array sequencing consumables for a research project.

### Procurement Information

The consumables are the only commercially available array-based platform capable of measuring DNA methylation at more than one million sites genome-wide.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026821-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Apr 2026 - 31 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,200 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | ILLUMINA CAMBRIDGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2026 at 13:33 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026821-2026
- 24 Mar 2026 at 13:21 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026810-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026821-2026
  24th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026810-2026
  24th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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