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title: "GB-Harwell: UKRI-1103 proprietary GEM controller"
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# GB-Harwell: UKRI-1103 proprietary GEM controller

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6eeb3cc0-084b-490b-81e3-a624e86c9ed4

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) conducted a public procurement process for the acquisition of a proprietary GEM controller, specifically designed for microfluidics applications. The procurement, classified under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, was initiated through a tender method. This process culminated in the award of a contract worth £37,655, with delivery expected to occur between 16 November 2020 and 18 December 2020. The tender period officially ended on 13 November 2020, and the awarded contract was published on 20 November 2020.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the biosciences and laboratory equipment sectors, particularly those focusing on cutting-edge technologies for single-cell analysis and RNA capture. Companies with expertise in microfluidics and those capable of quickly generating cDNA libraries are encouraged to explore similar future tenders from UKRI, which may also benefit from the involvement of voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) in this domain.

## Notice

purchase of a microfluidics device to partition single cells and nuclei into nanoliter-scale droplets containing uniquely barcoded GEMs (Gel Bead-In EMulsions). Each GEM able to capture the RNA (transcriptome) from the individual cell/nuclei and contains a unique barcode from the original droplets. Rapid cDNA library generation and fast cell throughput necessary. Additional information: Awarded undrer reg 32 (2) (a) (ii)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/963a58df-12fe-480b-9d9e-14941829c717 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 16 Nov 2020 - 18 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,655 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,655 |
| 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 | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 20 Nov 2020 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/963a58df-12fe-480b-9d9e-14941829c717

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/963a58df-12fe-480b-9d9e-14941829c717
  20th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=546022855
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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