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Cardiff/BHF Neurovascular sequencing project

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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10 Dec 2025 at 15:02

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University, a sub-central public authority operating under Welsh devolved regulations, has completed a procurement process for the Cardiff/BHF Neurovascular sequencing project. The contract involves the purchase of single-cell transcriptomic experimental kits, specifically targeted at the goods category, and has been awarded without competition below the threshold using a direct procurement method. The contract was signed on 14th November 2025, with an active period from 10th December 2025 to 30th June 2026. The supplied goods will be delivered within the UK, and the transaction is valued at approximately £116,467. The award concluded on 10th December 2025, with 10x Genomics Inc being the successful supplier.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the production and distribution of scientific instruments, particularly those focusing on technologies for checking physical characteristics. Companies in the single-cell analysis market might find this contract particularly beneficial for expansion and establishing a robust presence in the academic and research sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like 10x Genomics Inc, especially those with an international base looking to expand their footprint in the UK, are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts, given the specialised nature of the goods required and the direct procurement method utilised.

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Notice Title

Cardiff/BHF Neurovascular sequencing project

Notice Description

Cardiff University has awarded a contract for purchase of single cell transcriptomic experimental kits.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f2ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081586-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£116,467 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
10 Dec 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rogalaa@cardiff.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 4HQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

10X GENOMICS

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