---
title: "NCF-2627- CTDNA Oxford Nanograph"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0784d4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust"
published: "2026-10-09"
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# NCF-2627- CTDNA Oxford Nanograph

Buyer: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0784d4

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## Summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust procured a PromethION 2 integrated sequencing unit for ctDNA (circulating tumour DNA) sequencing. This is specialist medical laboratory equipment, with associated repair and maintenance services included in the procurement classifications. The requirement is for the Trust’s work in Manchester; the supplier, Oxford Nanopore Technologies Ltd, is based in Oxford. The equipment supports sequencing activity, while the stated scope gives no further detail about installation, consumables or service tasks.

The procurement is complete and the contract is active. Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust made a direct award below the applicable threshold, without competition. One lot was awarded to Oxford Nanopore Technologies Ltd. The contract was signed on 30 September 2026 and runs from 30 September 2026 to 30 August 2029. Its value is £51,613 excluding VAT (£61,935.60 including VAT). The award is recorded as active; the data provides no separate award date or evaluation criteria. The published procurement classification includes medical equipment and medical equipment repair and maintenance services.

This award shows demand at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust for integrated PromethION 2 sequencing equipment for ctDNA work, with repair and maintenance also relevant to the classified requirement. A credible competitor would need to supply specialist sequencing equipment suited to this application and demonstrate the ability to support it over a multi-year contract, including appropriate repair and maintenance capability. Oxford Nanopore Technologies Ltd, a large supplier, won through a direct award without competition, so this outcome does not establish a competitive evaluation standard or reveal technical specifications beyond the named unit. Suppliers assessing similar future demand should focus on the Trust’s sequencing equipment requirement and the ability to provide dependable equipment support at comparable scale.

## Notice

PromethION 2 Integrated Sequencing Unit

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095705-2026 |
| 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 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £51,613 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust |
| Locality | TRAFFORD |
| Postcode area | Manchester |
| Postcode | M41 5SL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Davyhulme |
| Westminster constituency | Stretford and Urmston |
| 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
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2026 at 14:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095705-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095705-2026
  9th October 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.mft.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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