---
title: "Kit Essential reagents required for the RD2.1 Long Read programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069f58"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GENOMICS ENGLAND LIMITED"
published: "2026-05-21"
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# Kit Essential reagents required for the RD2.1 Long Read programme

Buyer: GENOMICS ENGLAND LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069f58

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## Summary

GENOMICS ENGLAND LIMITED has successfully completed a direct procurement process for the acquisition of essential reagent kits needed for the RD2.1 Long Read programme. These kits, developed in collaboration with Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT) and provided by NEW ENGLAND BIOLABS (U.K.) LIMITED, are proprietary and essential for ONT sequencing. The procurement process, classified under the public authority-central government sector, involved no competition as it fell below the threshold. Located in London, the supply of laboratory reagents covers a wide regional delivery across the United Kingdom, with the procurement process reaching the award stage on 21st May 2026.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the biotechnology and laboratory supply industries, particularly those specialising in sequencing technologies. While this specific tender was awarded directly, understanding such procurement processes can offer insights for businesses looking to position themselves as suppliers for critical, specialised products in future tenders. Companies similar to NEW ENGLAND BIOLABS, which are capable of providing proprietary or highly specialised products in partnership with innovative technology firms, will find ample opportunities for business growth in this domain.

## Notice

The purchase of specific reagent kit that has been developed by ONT and NEB in collaboration to support ONT sequencing. The composition of the kit reagents is proprietary to NEB. NEB is the sole supplier recommended by ONT for these essential reagents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047155-2026 |
| 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 | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 May 2026 - 21 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,655 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GENOMICS ENGLAND LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 5AB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEW ENGLAND BIOLABS (U.K. |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 13:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047155-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047155-2026
  21st May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.neb.com/en-gb

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