---
title: "GSS25252 - Gem -X Universal Samples"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fa0d"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-03-28"
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# GSS25252 - Gem -X Universal Samples

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fa0d

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation has concluded a procurement process for the provision of Gem -X Universal Samples and Single Cell Chip kits. The procurement process, conducted by direct award, was finalised without competition due to technical reasons; only a specific supplier, 10X Genomics, Inc., could supply the necessary goods. The contract, detailed under the title "GSS25252 - Gem -X Universal Samples", involves a delivery address in the United Kingdom. The award was formalised on 16th February 2025, with the contract period running from 17th February 2025 to 30th August 2025, for a total contract value of £20,866.50.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory reagents and related scientific supplies. As it highlights an instance of direct award due to the unique capabilities of the supplier, other businesses with similar specialised products might find potential in such niche areas of procurement. Additionally, companies can gain valuable insights into the procurement needs of large research organisations like UK Research and Innovation, and tailor their products and services to meet technical specifications that are pivotal for such direct awards in the future.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods. Award notice for the supply of Gem -X Universal Samples and Single Cell Chip kits to UKRI

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011768-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2025 - 30 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,866 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| 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

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2025 at 13:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011768-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011768-2025
  28th March 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.10xgenomics.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/

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