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title: "UE280420_2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b313"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2026-06-11"
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# UE280420_2026

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b313

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## Summary

The University of Exeter, located at Northcote House, Exeter, has completed a procurement process titled UE280420_2026, which involved the award of a contract for the supply of 7 flow cells for ongoing sequencing. This process falls under the goods industry category with additional classifications in laboratory reagents and research laboratory services. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, specifically below threshold and without competition. The key dates include the contract period starting on 28th May 2026 and ending on 26th June 2026, with the contract being signed on 27th May 2026. The University awarded the contract to Illumina Cambridge Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in laboratory reagents and research laboratory services, particularly those with expertise in sequencing technologies. Although the contract was awarded directly to Illumina Cambridge Ltd, businesses that can offer similar high-quality, cost-effective solutions might consider monitoring similar opportunities with public sector organisations like the University of Exeter. Additionally, suppliers capable of swiftly meeting technical specifications and ensuring timely delivery of laboratory goods might find such public procurement contracts beneficial for business growth through potential future bids when direct procurement is not employed.

## Notice

7 flow cells for ongoing sequencing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055281-2026 |
| 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 | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 May 2026 - 26 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £36,808 |

## 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 | ILLUMINA CAMBRIDGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2026 at 13:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055281-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055281-2026
  11th June 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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