---
title: "PO_244269_RL"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068a1c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2026-04-23"
---

# PO_244269_RL

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068a1c

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## Summary

The University of Exeter, a public authority under central government, has completed the procurement process for the acquisition of Illumina EPIC methylation arrays 2x96. This tender falls under the industry category of pharmaceutical products and adopts a direct procurement method below the competition threshold. The contract award, given on 14th January 2026, is valued at £39,609.60 and spans from 15th January 2026 to 12th January 2027. Located in Exeter, UK, this procurement has moved to the award stage, with Illumina Cambridge Ltd as the successful supplier.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises involved in the healthcare and life sciences. Given the direct procurement method chosen, businesses with advanced technical offerings and competitive pricing can navigate similar opportunities effectively. Large-scale suppliers and entities capable of producing high-quality pharmaceutical products are well-suited to participate in future tenders from organisations like the University of Exeter.

## Notice

Illumina EPIC methylation arrays 2x96

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037303-2026 |
| 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 | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2026 - 12 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £39,609 |

## 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 4QH |
| 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

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 16:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037303-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037303-2026
  23rd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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