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PO/2026/1152/RL

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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29 Apr 2026 at 10:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter, located in Exeter, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process under the 'Award' stage for laboratory reagents. The tender, titled "PO/2026/1152/RL", falls under the industry category of goods, specifically laboratory reagents, and involves the purchase of a GEM-X Universal 5' Gene Expression v3 kit among other items. The procurement method used was direct, without competition, as it was below the threshold. Key dates include the contract signing on 23rd February 2026 and the active period commencing 24th March 2026 until 22nd March 2027. This tender closed on 29th April 2026 with its status marked as complete.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory supplies, particularly those offering innovative gene expression solutions. Although this particular contract was awarded to 10x Genomics Incorporated, a supplier based in the United States, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in laboratory reagents could benefit from similar future tenders. The University of Exeter offers a pivotal chance for businesses in the bioscience sector to expand their reach within the academic and research community, fostering potential growth and collaboration opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PO/2026/1152/RL

Notice Description

GEM-X Universal 5' Gene Expression v3, 16 samples Dual Index Kit TT Set A, 96 rxn

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068dc2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039067-2026
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

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
£39,609 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

10X GENOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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