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Mid-throughput native long-read sequencing instrument

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Tenderline Synopsis: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER: "Mid-throughput native long-read sequencing instrument". Published status: complete. Published value: Value not published. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
Contracting AuthorityUNIVERSITY OF EXETERScope & CategoriesNot publishedSubmission Window
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Supplier ConcentrationHigh Concentration
STAGECOACH DEVON LIMITEDTop vendor: 100% of attributable value
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Coverage: 103 active published awards; 0 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Price reduction compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
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Supplier NameHistoric AwardsAttributable GBP Value
STAGECOACH DEVON LIMITED1 win£312,022
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityUNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Procedure methodNot published
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Published3 Mar 2026, 15:38 GMT
Last source update3 Mar 2026, 15:38 GMT
Recurring procurementNot published
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OCIDocds-h6vhtk-066152
What is being bought
The PacBio Vega is a cutting edge long read DNA sequencing machine. The HiFi sequencing technology is completely unique, and we have been working with PacBIo in partnership with the NHS to develop long read sequencing protocols for diagnostics and research. This machine is being purchased as part of an ongoing collaboration with PacBio who have committed to providing matched consumables to enable this project to continue. There is no alternative on the market that can provide equivalent quality data
What changed
From the official release history
  1. Status changed to complete
    3 Mar 2026, 15:38 GMT
  2. Official notice release published
    3 Mar 2026, 15:38 GMT
  3. Buyer information updated
    3 Mar 2026, 15:38 GMT
Lots and requirements (1)
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  • Lot 1 · #1
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    complete
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    The source published no individual title or description for this lot.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
Timeline
  1. Procedure published
    3 Mar 2026, 15:38 GMT
  2. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  3. Contract active
    Signed 30 Sept 2025, 00:00 BST · £150,030
Commercial outcome and competition
Awards
PACIFIC BIOSCIENCES UK, LTD.
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Contracts
Mid-throughput native long-read sequencing instrument
£150,030 · signed 30 Sept 2025, 00:00 BST · active
Contract period: 1 Oct 2025, 00:00 BST — 30 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST
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Buyer and organisations in this procedure

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

Contracting authority GB-COH-RC000653
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  • UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
    buyer

    GB-COH: RC000653 · GB-PPON: PZYG-2396-XCRZ
    Northcote House, Queens Drive, Exeter, UKK43, EX4 4QJ, GB
    m.cox2@exeter.ac.uk

  • PACIFIC BIOSCIENCES UK, LTD.
    supplier

    GB-COH: 07285032
    Rolling Stock Yard, London, UKI43, N7 9AS, GB
    orders@pacb.com
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