Scope
Reference
GEL-RE-25161
Description
1,000 Long read sequences with an option for an additional 1,000 sequences - maximum contract value £2,206,318
Lot 1. 2025-2026
Description
1,000 samples to be delivered to the Supplier and sequenced between 5 January 2026 and 31 March 2026. An earlier start date may be mutually agreed by the Supplier and the Authority if implementation is completed before 5 January 2026. Please note that the estimated value of Lot 1 is £1.4M.There is an optional extension (volume to be confirmed) of up to a total of 1,000 additional samples, valued at £1.4M. These optional extension volumes may be awarded to one or split across both lots. These optional volumes must be delivered by 1 March 2027.
Lot 2. 2026-2027
Description
1,000 samples to be delivered and sequenced between 1 April 2026 and 1 September 2026. An earlier start date may be mutually agreed by Supplier and Authority, subject to the Supplier's willingness and capability, and Authority funding. Please note that the estimated value of Lot 2 is £1.4M.There is an optional extension (volume to be confirmed) of up to a total of 1,000 additional samples, valued at £1.4M. These optional extension volumes may be awarded to one or split across both lots. These optional volumes must be delivered by 1 March 2027.
Contract 3. Babies in Focus Long Read Sequencing - Lot 1 ONT
Lots
Lot 1. 2025-2026
Lot 2. 2026-2027
Supplier
Contract value
- £2,206,318 excluding VAT
- £2,647,581 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
18 November 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
19 November 2025
Standstill period
- End: 2 December 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
16 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Information about tenders
Lot 1. 2025-2026
- 7 tenders received
- 7 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 6 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 2. 2026-2027
- 7 tenders received
- 7 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 6 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY TECHNICAL SERVICES LIMITED
- Companies House: 05749230
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNYY-3754-WGCG
The Old Schools
Cambridge
CB2 1TS
United Kingdom
Email: cs.admin@enterprise.cam.ac.uk
Website: https://www.enterprise.cam.ac.uk/
Region: UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 3. Babies in Focus Long Read Sequencing - Lot 1 ONT
Contracting authority
GENOMICS ENGLAND LIMITED
- Companies House: 08493132
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBTW-5897-QJGY
Level 21 One Canada Square
London
E14 5AB
United Kingdom
Region: UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
Organisation type: Public authority - central government