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title: "GSS25327 - Universal 3' Gene Expression v4, 16 samples"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050d8c"
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published: "2025-05-07"
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# GSS25327 - Universal 3' Gene Expression v4, 16 samples

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050d8c

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation, a public authority under central government, has completed a procurement process titled "GSS25327 - Universal 3' Gene Expression v4, 16 samples." The procurement focused on miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments, and the process was directly executed without competition due to technical reasons, signifying only one viable supplier was present. Taking place in Swindon, United Kingdom, this procurement reached the contract stage and was formalised on 27th April 2025, with the contract period set for a single day on 28th April 2025. The procurement process is classified under 'goods', and the total contract value amounted to £18,661.50.

This tender offers a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in gene expression and testing instruments, particularly those already established in providing niche scientific supplies. Large enterprises like 10X Genomics, Inc., which was awarded the contract, stand to benefit from such direct procurement processes where technical specialization provides a competitive edge. Enterprises with capabilities in technical innovation and provision of unique scientific solutions will likely find opportunities in procurement processes similar to this, aligning their offerings with specific technological demands from public sector buyers.

## 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. Brief Description of Requirement: UKRI had a requirement for Universal 3' Gene Expression v4 and 16 samples

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019266-2025 |
| 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 | 7 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2025 - 28 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £18,661 |

## 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

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

## Release History

- 7 May 2025 at 07:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019266-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019266-2025
  7th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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