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Gene Expression

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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22 Oct 2025 at 12:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust involves the provision of laboratory reagents under the tender titled "Gene Expression." This procurement falls under the main industry category of goods, specifically laboratory reagents, located in the UK region of UKH12. The procurement, conforming to legal basis UKPGA 2023/54, has reached the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 21st October 2025. The contract is active from 22nd October 2025 to 21st January 2026, with a contract value of £16,470, namely for the GEM-X Universal 3' Gene Expression v4, covering 16 samples. The procurement was conducted using a "Below threshold - unknown" method and has been awarded to 10X Genomics Inc.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory services, particularly those involved in supplying advanced gene expression technology. SMEs with expertise in laboratory reagents could stand to benefit significantly by establishing expertise in the market and by engaging with public healthcare organisations like the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Large suppliers with a capacity for meeting complex and specialised orders promptly will likely find this tender advantageous. The high standards set by this project highlight the capability needed to secure such healthcare-related procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Gene Expression

Notice Description

853 - GEM-X Universal 3' Gene Expression v4, 16 samples-

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d199
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067480-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,470 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
21 Oct 2025 - 21 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tracey.leigh3@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 0QQ
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Queen Edith's
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

10X GENOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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