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10x Genomics at the University of Birmingham

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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09 Feb 2022 at 12:54

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is seeking to procure reagents and consumables for its 10x Genomics single-cell sequencing equipment, a process categorised under goods in the health and research industry. The procurement method is limited, and the assessment is currently at the Award stage, with the contract value set at £560,000 and signed on 9 February 2022. The relevant delivery address is located in Birmingham, UK, and the contract has been awarded to 10x Genomics, Inc., which will supply the necessary products due to their exclusive suitability for the specified equipment.

This procurement opportunity presents substantial growth potential for businesses specialising in reagents and consumables tailored for advanced genomic technologies. Companies with capabilities in high-quality research materials and maintenance services for genomic equipment are particularly well-suited to compete in this tender. The requirement for validated supplies sourced directly from 10x Genomics underscores the importance of technical expertise and reliability in such competitive tendering processes, potentially favouring established suppliers in the field.

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Notice Title

10x Genomics at the University of Birmingham

Notice Description

Purchasing of reagents and consumables for use with 10x Genomics single-cell sequencing equipment as well as service and maintenance.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Both Genomics Birmingham and the IIA own a 10x equipment for single cell sequencing. 10x Genomics offers a complete solution for high-throughput single-cell sequencing. The 10x Genomics Chromium Controller, microfluidics chip, and reagents allow you to effortlessly isolate, barcode, prepare, and analyse thousands of cells per sample. Single Cell Discoveries offers complete, high-quality services for 10x Genomics Single Cell Gene Expression and Single Cell Immune Profiling. We are a 10x Genomics Certified Service Provider for both solutions. This technology is essential to several current projects at the University of Birmingham. The scope includes basic research and clinical studies. To ensure quality control and the highest standard all regents and consumables directly from 10x Genomics. Since all the reagents have been validated for the application. Furthermore, we purchase a service contract from 10X to cover our equipment since they are the only company with the expertise and parts available to provide this service. The equipment specified requires us to use reagents and consumables sources by 10x Genomics. No other suppliers offer equivalent products that have been validated in the 10xGenomics equipment.

Procurement Information

The equipment specified requires us to use reagents and consumables sources by 10x Genomics. No other suppliers offer equivalent products that have been validated in the 10xGenomics equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031523
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003720-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

33696000 - Reagents and contrast media

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£560,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Kseniya Samsonik
Contact Email
k.samsonik@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

10X GENOMICS

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