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title: "CEFAS24-57 Contract for provision of bespoke library preparation kits for RNA sequencing"
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# CEFAS24-57 Contract for provision of bespoke library preparation kits for RNA sequencing

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4ff5cdf-1d24-479d-8089-4985a0c59461

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## Summary

The award has been granted to 10X Genomics by Cefas for the contract regarding the provision of bespoke library preparation kits for RNA sequencing. The procurement method used was a direct approach through a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period is from March 18, 2024, to March 31, 2024, with a contract value of £40,284 GBP.

This procurement opportunity is suited for businesses in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category. The contract supports the conservation of tissue structure through RNA sequencing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this tender to provide the required goods.

## Notice

Provision of bespoke library preparation kits for sequencing of RNA to allow conservation of the native structure of the tissues.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c2f50bf-b79d-4eda-a86f-a3401f070031 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,284 |
| 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 | CEFAS |
| 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 | 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

- 16 Apr 2024 at 08:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c2f50bf-b79d-4eda-a86f-a3401f070031

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c2f50bf-b79d-4eda-a86f-a3401f070031
  16th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6d608ff1-c56b-4c00-9b83-c0190e114460
  Cefas Purchase Order Terms v3

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