Scope
Reference
CU.2081.AR
Description
Cardiff University is looking into purchasing a of a long-read sequencer.
Contract 1. Purchase of a long-read sequencer
Supplier
Contract value
- £223,546 excluding VAT
- £223,546 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
8 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 9 December 2025 to 9 December 2026
- 1 year, 1 day
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
This long-range sequencer is only manufactured by one supplier. Supplier has multiple patents on the device as well as the kits to be used on it.
Supplier
PacBio
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNMW-2551-DXRZ
1305 Obrien Dr, Menlo Park,
CA
94025
United States
Email: orders@pacb.com
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Purchase of a long-read sequencer
Contracting authority
Cardiff University
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVT-4343-HWYR
Procurement Services
Cardiff
CF24 4HQ
United Kingdom
Email: rogalaa@cardiff.ac.uk
Website: http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/business/why-work-with-us/for-suppliers
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales