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Contract for the Supply of Chromium Controller and Kits To The University of Birmingham

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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20 Jan 2021 at 16:06

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham conducted a public procurement process titled "Contract for the Supply of Chromium Controller and Kits," classified under laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The procurement, which utilised a direct award method, took place in Birmingham, England, and had a total contract value of £56,602. The contract period commenced on 20th November 2020 and was completed by 18th December 2020. The award notice for the contract was published on 20th January 2021, marking the final stage of the procurement process, which has now been noted as complete.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in specialised equipment provision for laboratory settings. The ideal contenders would be suppliers of laboratory instruments and reagents, particularly those aligned with the unique specifications set by the University of Birmingham, such as the exclusive availability of the Chromium Controller from 10X Genomics. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in high-end precision equipment will be well-suited to compete in future tenders of a similar nature.

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Notice Title

Contract for the Supply of Chromium Controller and Kits To The University of Birmingham

Notice Description

Chromium Controller and reagents - The machine is only manufactured by 10x genomics. There are no alternatives available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-80b5563e-7b19-4dff-a0c1-88c61ec8f7d1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31d50b2a-e83d-487a-88e6-0a0c8b366e60
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£56,602 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,602 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
20 Nov 2020 - 18 Dec 2020 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

10X GENOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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