Award

Xenium Analyser and Consumables

THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Award

26 Sep 2023 at 15:54

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has recently completed a tender process to procure a Xenium Analyser and Consumables for collaborative research in the Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments category. The procurement method used was an Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The University aims to enable the Henderson Lab to engage in collaborative research with external partners using the same system, ensuring data consistency and interchangeability. The awarded contract, worth £425,000, was signed on 20th September 2023.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies involved in supplying evaluation or testing instruments, particularly those well-versed in the maintenance of complex analysers. Businesses specialising in scientific equipment provision and maintenance would find this tender suited to their expertise. The University's specific requirements for collaborative research offer a niche market opportunity for suppliers willing to engage in research partnerships and meet the technical needs outlined in the tender.

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Notice Title

Xenium Analyser and Consumables

Notice Description

Supply, delivery and maintenance of a Xenium Analyser and consumables.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice relates to the supply and maintenance of a Xenium Analyser, together with associated consumables from 10X Genomics.

Options: The University reserves the right to procure additional consumables as necessary to operate the instrument.

Procurement Information

The University is procuring this specific instrument to enable a particular research group, the Henderson Lab, to engage in collaborative research with external partners already using this system. By using the same manufacturer & model of instrument, potential variations in data which may skew research results is removed. There is additional benefits in that prepared samples can be used interchangeably with other instruments from the same manufacturer within the Lab, allowing more data to be gathered from a single prepared sample.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0403ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028422-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£425,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Tim Higgins
Contact Email
tim.higgins@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502508

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

10X GENOMICS

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