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AwardedAwarded 30 September 2025

Mid-throughput native long-read sequencing instrument

University of Exeter · Education

In brief

University of Exeter awarded laboratory equipment work to Pacific Biosciences UK, Ltd. on 30 September 2025.

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What the notice says

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

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Pacific Biosciences UK, Ltd.—
1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 019113-2026

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University of ExeterLast 12 months

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From notice 019113-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 3 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.