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GSS25327 - Universal 3' Gene Expression v4, 16 samples

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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07 May 2025 at 07:47

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, a public authority under central government, has completed a procurement process titled "GSS25327 - Universal 3' Gene Expression v4, 16 samples." The procurement focused on miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments, and the process was directly executed without competition due to technical reasons, signifying only one viable supplier was present. Taking place in Swindon, United Kingdom, this procurement reached the contract stage and was formalised on 27th April 2025, with the contract period set for a single day on 28th April 2025. The procurement process is classified under 'goods', and the total contract value amounted to £18,661.50.

This tender offers a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in gene expression and testing instruments, particularly those already established in providing niche scientific supplies. Large enterprises like 10X Genomics, Inc., which was awarded the contract, stand to benefit from such direct procurement processes where technical specialization provides a competitive edge. Enterprises with capabilities in technical innovation and provision of unique scientific solutions will likely find opportunities in procurement processes similar to this, aligning their offerings with specific technological demands from public sector buyers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS25327 - Universal 3' Gene Expression v4, 16 samples

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods. Brief Description of Requirement: UKRI had a requirement for Universal 3' Gene Expression v4 and 16 samples

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050d8c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019266-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
£18,661 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2025 - 28 Apr 2025 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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