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GB-Harwell: UKRI-1103 proprietary GEM controller

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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20 Nov 2020 at 10:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) conducted a public procurement process for the acquisition of a proprietary GEM controller, specifically designed for microfluidics applications. The procurement, classified under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, was initiated through a tender method. This process culminated in the award of a contract worth £37,655, with delivery expected to occur between 16 November 2020 and 18 December 2020. The tender period officially ended on 13 November 2020, and the awarded contract was published on 20 November 2020.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the biosciences and laboratory equipment sectors, particularly those focusing on cutting-edge technologies for single-cell analysis and RNA capture. Companies with expertise in microfluidics and those capable of quickly generating cDNA libraries are encouraged to explore similar future tenders from UKRI, which may also benefit from the involvement of voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) in this domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Harwell: UKRI-1103 proprietary GEM controller

Notice Description

purchase of a microfluidics device to partition single cells and nuclei into nanoliter-scale droplets containing uniquely barcoded GEMs (Gel Bead-In EMulsions). Each GEM able to capture the RNA (transcriptome) from the individual cell/nuclei and contains a unique barcode from the original droplets. Rapid cDNA library generation and fast cell throughput necessary. Additional information: Awarded undrer reg 32 (2) (a) (ii)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6eeb3cc0-084b-490b-81e3-a624e86c9ed4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/963a58df-12fe-480b-9d9e-14941829c717
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,655 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,655 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
16 Nov 2020 - 18 Dec 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

10X GENOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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