Scope
Reference
UOE_2025_081_MC
Description
280x Library prep kits for exome capture
The product has been used on a previous Diabetes study and will allow continuity and compatibility in the data sets generated across these different projects.
Contract 1. Exome Sequencing Kits
Supplier
Contract value
- £825,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
18 December 2025
Contract dates
- 20 December 2025 to 30 November 2028
- 2 years, 11 months, 12 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
n/a
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
- Single supplier - technical reasons
- Additional or repeat goods, services or works - extension or partial replacement
Library preparation kits for exome capture. The is the only
possible supplier to allow continuity with other projects. There is a clear benefit from maintaining continuity with an earlier project. The benefits must outweigh any potential financial advantages to be gained by competitive tendering.
Supplier
Twist Bioscience Corporation
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRXV-5688-GZWP
681 Gateway Blvd
South San Francisco, CA
94080
United States
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Exome Sequencing Kits
Contracting authority
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
- Companies House: RC000653
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZYG-2396-XCRZ
Northcote House, Queens Drive
Exeter
EX4 4QJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government