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title: "Sequencing reagent consumables"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067f1f"
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# Sequencing reagent consumables

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067f1f

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by the University of Exeter, a public authority sub-central government institution located in Exeter, UK, involves the acquisition of sequencing reagent consumables. This process pertains to the goods category and commenced with a tender initiation on a direct procurement method, bypassing competition as it was below the threshold. The contract, titled "Sequencing reagents," was signed on 15 December 2025 and became active on 16 December 2025, concluding on 31 March 2026. The contract was awarded on 9 April 2026 to Pacific Biosciences UK, Ltd., a large-scale supplier based in London, UK. This contract involves the delivery of reagents and contrast media classified under CPV code 33696000, reflecting its alignment with the existing sequencing machine in use by the buyer.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the biosciences and reagent supply sectors to engage with public sector entities for growth and collaboration. Companies specialising in the production or distribution of scientific and medical consumables, particularly those compatible with sequencing technologies, would find this type of procurement highly pertinent. With direct procurement methods often facilitating expedited contract awards, businesses positioned to supply goods efficiently, even in below threshold conditions, can benefit from such opportunities. The participation in such procurement processes can bolster a company's profile and expand its business reach within the UK and potentially lead to further public sector collaborations.

## Notice

Sequencing reagents compatible with existing sequencing machine.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032453-2026 |
| 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 | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,809 |

## 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

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33696000 - Reagents and contrast media

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2026 at 13:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032453-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032453-2026
  9th April 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/

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