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title: "CEFAS21-40 Chromium Controller"
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# CEFAS21-40 Chromium Controller

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23b0b95b-9379-4c8a-98d2-b31b5f3ca769

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "CEFAS21-40 Chromium Controller" was initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on the industry of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the contract is valued at £56,000. The delivery location is in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 19 March 2021, and the contract period commenced on 22 March 2021, lasting until 31 March 2021.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide relevant goods. Businesses specialising in laboratory equipment or those with experience in similar contracts are well-suited to compete, benefiting from the open procurement method that encourages wider participation. The awarded supplier, 10x Genomics Incorporated, indicates the potential for partnerships or collaborations in delivering similar products and services.

## Notice

Chromium Controller

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d36d9c38-7b7d-4458-8e2b-5d568d76806a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £56,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £56,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | 10X GENOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2021 at 13:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d36d9c38-7b7d-4458-8e2b-5d568d76806a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d36d9c38-7b7d-4458-8e2b-5d568d76806a
  7th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cefas.co.uk

## Provenance

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