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Mid-throughput native long-read sequencing instrument

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

Buyer Address: Northcote House, Queens Drive, Exeter, UKK43, EX4 4QJ, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Melanie Cox

Contact Email: m.cox2@exeter.ac.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
150030.0 GBP
Published
03 Mar 2026, 15:38
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
30 Sep 2025, 23:00
Contract End
30 Sep 2026, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Region
n/a
Awarded To
PACIFIC BIOSCIENCES UK, LTD.
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

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

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Lot 1 Status: complete

Contracts

Contract Title: Mid-throughput native long-read sequencing instrument

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