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 testing kits
Supplier
Contract value
- £825,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
18 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 20 December 2025 to 30 November 2028
- 2 years, 11 months, 12 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
Contract locations
- UKK - South West (England)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Extreme and unavoidable urgency
NOTE - Supplier is not registered on FTS, and has chosen not to register. Reason for Direct Award is - Single supplier - technical reasons
The product kits are currently in use by phase 1 of the research project and so the Exeter Genomics Facility clinical research wish to continue to use these kits for phase 2 to maintain controlled test conditions. It will also allow continuity and compatibility in the data sets generated across these different projects.
Supplier
Twist Biosciences
- Companies House: 13578466
107 Cheapside
London
EC2V 6DN
United Kingdom
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Exome sequencing testing 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
Email: procurement@exeter.ac.uk
Website: http://www.exeter.ac.uk
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government