---
title: "Flow cell consumables"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067f25"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2026-04-09"
---

# Flow cell consumables

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067f25

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## Summary

The public procurement process outlined involves the University of Exeter, acting as the buying organisation, in Exeter, UK. The tender, titled "Flow cell consumables", falls under the medical equipment category. It is targeted for the procurement of consumables for existing sequencing machines. The procurement was conducted through a direct method below threshold, without competition. The current procurement stage is the award of a contract, which is an active agreement signed on 17th December 2025, with a contract period from 18th December 2025 to 31st March 2026. The total contract value is GBP 130,832.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing or supply of medical equipment and pharmaceuticals, particularly those specialising in sequencing technologies. The successful supplier is Oxford Nanopore Technologies PLC, indicating that large-scale, specialised suppliers were favoured. Companies with the ability to provide similar high-tech consumables and maintain competitive pricing might find opportunities in future tenders from the University of Exeter or similar public authorities. The procurement process, which is already complete, suggests potential future opportunities in the region for businesses looking to expand their reach in the academic and research sectors.

## Notice

Flow cell consumables for use in existing sequencing machine.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032466-2026 |
| 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 | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 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 | £130,832 |

## 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

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2026 at 13:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032466-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032466-2026
  9th April 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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