---
title: "Provision of sequencing consumables"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06754a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2026-03-26"
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# Provision of sequencing consumables

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06754a

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## Summary

The University of Exeter, a sub-central public authority, has concluded the procurement process for the provision of sequencing consumables, which encompasses flow cell consumables and sequencing kits. This contract, awarded to Oxford Nanopore Technologies PLC, follows a direct procurement method below the competition threshold, indicating a streamlined acquisition without competitive tendering. Situated in Exeter, the project focuses on goods within laboratory and optical precision equipment. The contract, valued at £100,852, was signed on 1st December 2025, for a delivery period up to 31st January 2026, marking the completion of this award stage in March 2026.

This contract presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in laboratory and sequencing technologies, particularly those capable of supplying consumables and support for sequencing machines. Large enterprises like Oxford Nanopore Technologies PLC, with established expertise in laboratory precision equipment, stand to benefit from such initiatives. Though the procurement process is closed, businesses in the surrounding region and those with a focus on optical equipment might leverage similar opportunities by aligning their offerings with the University's future needs in the research and development sector.

## Notice

Flow cell consumables, sequencing kits and support for sequencing machines.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027990-2026 |
| 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 | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,852 |

## 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

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 14:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027990-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027990-2026
  26th 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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