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NCA21213 - 10X Genomics Reagents

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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06 Dec 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract to 10X Genomics Inc. for the supply of single-cell RNA sequencing reagent kits. The tender, titled NCA21213 - 10X Genomics Reagents, was in the procurement stage of an Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The University highlighted the requirement for these kits due to compatibility issues with existing equipment, leading to the selection of the original equipment manufacturer as the sole provider. The contract, valued at £87,895, was signed on 6th December 2023, with the University located in Edinburgh, UK, operating in the Education industry category.

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Notice Title

NCA21213 - 10X Genomics Reagents

Notice Description

10X Genomics Inc. manufactures the equipment that is used by the University of Edinburgh for RNA sequencing, and there is no other source of the single-cell RNA sequencing reagent kits which would be compatible. As a consequence, it is not possible to competitively procure these items by any other source than 10X Genomics. It's worth noting that it is recognised there may be an ongoing demand for these kits, and so a longer-term approach is being explored with stakeholders. However, the kits covered under this NCA are required as soon as possible to support planned experiments.

Lot Information

Lot 1

10X Genomics Inc. manufactures the equipment that is used by the University of Edinburgh for RNA sequencing, and there is no other source of the single-cell RNA sequencing reagent kits which would be compatible. As a consequence, it is not possible to competitively procure these items by any other source than 10X Genomics. It's worth noting that it is recognized there may be an ongoing demand for these kits, and so a longer-term approach is being explored with stakeholders. However, the kits covered under this NCA are required as soon as possible to support planned experiments.

Procurement Information

The university of Edinburgh has a requirement for single-cell RNA sequencing reagent kits, we have awarded the supply of these kits to the original equipment manufacturer as they are the only kits that are compatible with our existing equipment and as such there are no other providers in the market able to fulfil this requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000752508
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC494253
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract 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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33696000 - Reagents and contrast media

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£87,895 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Laura Schouten
Contact Email
laura.schouten@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC494253
    NCA21213 - 10X Genomics Reagents - 10X Genomics Inc. manufactures the equipment that is used by the University of Edinburgh for RNA sequencing, and there is no other source of the single-cell RNA sequencing reagent kits which would be compatible. As a consequence, it is not possible to competitively procure these items by any other source than 10X Genomics. It's worth noting that it is recognised there may be an ongoing demand for these kits, and so a longer-term approach is being explored with stakeholders. However, the kits covered under this NCA are required as soon as possible to support planned experiments.

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