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title: "Contract for the Supply of Chromium Controller and Kits To The University of Birmingham"
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# Contract for the Supply of Chromium Controller and Kits To The University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80b5563e-7b19-4dff-a0c1-88c61ec8f7d1

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham conducted a public procurement process titled "Contract for the Supply of Chromium Controller and Kits," classified under laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The procurement, which utilised a direct award method, took place in Birmingham, England, and had a total contract value of £56,602. The contract period commenced on 20th November 2020 and was completed by 18th December 2020. The award notice for the contract was published on 20th January 2021, marking the final stage of the procurement process, which has now been noted as complete.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in specialised equipment provision for laboratory settings. The ideal contenders would be suppliers of laboratory instruments and reagents, particularly those aligned with the unique specifications set by the University of Birmingham, such as the exclusive availability of the Chromium Controller from 10X Genomics. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in high-end precision equipment will be well-suited to compete in future tenders of a similar nature.

## Notice

Chromium Controller and reagents - The machine is only manufactured by 10x genomics. There are no alternatives available.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31d50b2a-e83d-487a-88e6-0a0c8b366e60 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 20 Nov 2020 - 18 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £56,602 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £56,602 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| 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 Jan 2021 at 16:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31d50b2a-e83d-487a-88e6-0a0c8b366e60

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31d50b2a-e83d-487a-88e6-0a0c8b366e60
  20th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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