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title: "(NU/1542) Framework Agreement between Newcastle University and 10x Genomics"
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# (NU/1542) Framework Agreement between Newcastle University and 10x Genomics

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47773fa8-9e5e-47a2-a3bf-3bd26aad47fc

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## Summary

The Newcastle University initiated a procurement process under the title "(NU/1542) Framework Agreement between Newcastle University and 10x Genomics" for laboratory reagents, with a focus on goods related to research purposes. This contract was awarded on 11 February 2020 and is effective until 12 February 2024. The procurement was conducted through a limited method, specifically negotiated without a prior call for competition, due to the unique technical requirements of the products involved. The total contract value is £40,000,000, with a minimum value of £4,000,000. The delivery location for the products is within the North East region of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced laboratory technology and research equipment. Companies that offer innovative products for research applications, particularly those with capabilities related to single-cell sequencing technology, would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The involvement of industry leaders such as 10x Genomics highlights the market potential for new entrants who can fulfil specialised research needs, particularly in large-scale projects like the human cell atlas initiative.

## Notice

Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the Official Journal of the European Union in the cases listed below: The products involved are manufactured purely for the purpose of research, experiment, study or development under the conditions stated in the directive The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason: absence of competition for technical reasons. The chromium controller supplied by 10x Genomics Inc is a cutting edge technology which allows single cell sequencing to be performed at scale and allowed researcher at Newcastle University to fulfil research requirements in accordance with grant funding and participate in large scale research consortia such as the human cell atlas project. There are no comparable products available which allows analysis with the sample size to produce the same quantity of data.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5890c5d9-4be3-413d-ab57-68e478e5ff7e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 20 Feb 2020 - 12 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,000,000 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2020 at 16:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5890c5d9-4be3-413d-ab57-68e478e5ff7e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5890c5d9-4be3-413d-ab57-68e478e5ff7e
  20th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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