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title: "10x Genomics at the University of Birmingham"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031523"
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# 10x Genomics at the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031523

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham is seeking to procure reagents and consumables for its 10x Genomics single-cell sequencing equipment, a process categorised under goods in the health and research industry. The procurement method is limited, and the assessment is currently at the Award stage, with the contract value set at £560,000 and signed on 9 February 2022. The relevant delivery address is located in Birmingham, UK, and the contract has been awarded to 10x Genomics, Inc., which will supply the necessary products due to their exclusive suitability for the specified equipment.

This procurement opportunity presents substantial growth potential for businesses specialising in reagents and consumables tailored for advanced genomic technologies. Companies with capabilities in high-quality research materials and maintenance services for genomic equipment are particularly well-suited to compete in this tender. The requirement for validated supplies sourced directly from 10x Genomics underscores the importance of technical expertise and reliability in such competitive tendering processes, potentially favouring established suppliers in the field.

## Notice

Purchasing of reagents and consumables for use with 10x Genomics single-cell sequencing equipment as well as service and maintenance.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Both Genomics Birmingham and the IIA own a 10x equipment for single cell sequencing. 10x Genomics offers a complete solution for high-throughput single-cell sequencing. The 10x Genomics Chromium Controller, microfluidics chip, and reagents allow you to effortlessly isolate, barcode, prepare, and analyse thousands of cells per sample. Single Cell Discoveries offers complete, high-quality services for 10x Genomics Single Cell Gene Expression and Single Cell Immune Profiling. We are a 10x Genomics Certified Service Provider for both solutions. This technology is essential to several current projects at the University of Birmingham. The scope includes basic research and clinical studies. To ensure quality control and the highest standard all regents and consumables directly from 10x Genomics. Since all the reagents have been validated for the application. Furthermore, we purchase a service contract from 10X to cover our equipment since they are the only company with the expertise and parts available to provide this service. The equipment specified requires us to use reagents and consumables sources by 10x Genomics. No other suppliers offer equivalent products that have been validated in the 10xGenomics equipment.

### Procurement Information

The equipment specified requires us to use reagents and consumables sources by 10x Genomics. No other suppliers offer equivalent products that have been validated in the 10xGenomics equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003720-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £560,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLG31 Birmingham |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 33696000 - Reagents and contrast media
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2022 at 12:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003720-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/index.aspx

## Provenance

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