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title: "High Throughout Sequencing System Servicing"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000845485"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "University Of Edinburgh"
published: "2026-10-12"
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# High Throughout Sequencing System Servicing

Buyer: University Of Edinburgh  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000845485

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh bought servicing and maintenance for its Revio high-throughput DNA sequencing system, used for human genetic analysis and cancer research. The work is intended to maintain the machine’s performance throughout its working life. The service is delivered for the University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh. This is specialist equipment servicing rather than a general laboratory maintenance requirement, and is relevant to suppliers working with high-throughput genetic sequencing systems.

The procurement has been awarded to PacBio, the sole supplier identified for the Revio system. The University used a limited procedure without a prior call for competition, because third-party servicing or supplies could invalidate the manufacturer’s warranty and compromise data integrity and run quality. The award is for one requirement, with no options. The contract is active and was signed on 5 October 2026. Its value is £121,166.13. One bid was recorded. No contract period or separate award date is stated in the published information.

For suppliers assessing this buyer’s future sequencing-equipment requirements, this award shows that maintaining a Revio system is a specialist, manufacturer-dependent service need. A credible competitor would need to demonstrate the ability to service the equipment to the manufacturer’s standards and protect warranty cover, data integrity and sequencing run quality. Access to genuine manufacturer parts and compatible reagents and consumables is also central to the requirement: the University’s stated rationale identifies PacBio as the sole supplier of these items. Suppliers without an authorised route to the system, its parts and consumables are unlikely to match the basis on which this award was made. The work is focused on servicing this specific sequencing platform, not general equipment maintenance.

## Notice

Purchase of a servicing contract for a high throughput sequencing machine

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh has a Revio DNA sequencing machine which is used for human genetic analysis and cancer research. This is the award of a service and maintenance contract to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to ensure optimum equipment performance throughout its working life.

### Procurement Information

The University of Edinburgh currently have a Revio system and the current service and maintenance contract is about to expire. PacBio is the sole supplier of the Revio system, OEM parts as well as reagents and consumables. Using a third party to service the machine or provide reagents will invalidate PacBio's manufacturer warranty and compromise data integrity and impact run quality.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT566487 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £121,166 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | University Of Edinburgh |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Postcode area | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PacBio |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

## Release History

- 12 Oct 2026 at 01:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT566487

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT566487
  High Throughout Sequencing System Servicing - Purchase of a servicing contract for a high throughput sequencing machine

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000845485

## Provenance

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