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title: "CSP26958 - Reagent Kit"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-078fe8"
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# CSP26958 - Reagent Kit

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-078fe8

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation procured NextSeq™ 2000 P4 XLEAP-SBS™ Reagent Kits for 300-cycle sequencing. This is a specialist laboratory consumable used with Illumina NextSeq 2000 sequencing equipment. UK Shared Business Services Ltd managed the procurement on UKRI’s behalf. The goods were for delivery in the United Kingdom; no specific delivery location is identified. The purchase is a supply of reagents rather than laboratory equipment, research services or construction work, so it is most relevant to suppliers able to provide the specified sequencing kit.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to Illumina Cambridge Ltd. UKRI used a below-threshold, non-competitive route, stating that competition was absent for technical reasons and only one supplier could provide the required goods. The contract was signed on 23 October 2026 and runs from 23 October 2026 to 23 April 2027. Its value is £10,299.69 excluding VAT (£12,359.63 including VAT). The process comprised one lot, covering the reagent kit. No separate evaluation criteria are stated; the stated basis for selecting the supplier was the technical absence of competition.

For suppliers considering similar future requirements from UKRI, this award shows demand for a specific high-throughput sequencing reagent kit, rather than a general supply of laboratory consumables. A credible competitor would need to supply the exact NextSeq 2000-compatible P4 XLEAP-SBS kit for 300-cycle runs and demonstrate that it meets the technical requirements. The stated rationale for selecting a sole supplier means that technical compatibility and the ability to supply the specified product are central to competing if the requirement returns to market. Businesses without access to this product or an equivalent that satisfies UKRI’s technical needs are unlikely to be well placed. The purchase was a focused, single-lot supply rather than a broad equipment or services contract.

## Notice

Procurement Description ***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Brief Description of Requirement NextSeq(tm) 2000 P4 XLEAP-SBS(tm) Reagent Kit (300 Cycles)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/100901-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Oct 2026 - 23 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,299 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Postcode area | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Illumina Cambridge Ltd. |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 26 Oct 2026 at 11:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/100901-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/100901-2026
  26th October 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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