---
title: "PO/2026/1152/RL"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068dc2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2026-04-29"
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# PO/2026/1152/RL

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068dc2

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## Summary

The University of Exeter, located in Exeter, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process under the 'Award' stage for laboratory reagents. The tender, titled "PO/2026/1152/RL", falls under the industry category of goods, specifically laboratory reagents, and involves the purchase of a GEM-X Universal 5' Gene Expression v3 kit among other items. The procurement method used was direct, without competition, as it was below the threshold. Key dates include the contract signing on 23rd February 2026 and the active period commencing 24th March 2026 until 22nd March 2027. This tender closed on 29th April 2026 with its status marked as complete.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory supplies, particularly those offering innovative gene expression solutions. Although this particular contract was awarded to 10x Genomics Incorporated, a supplier based in the United States, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in laboratory reagents could benefit from similar future tenders. The University of Exeter offers a pivotal chance for businesses in the bioscience sector to expand their reach within the academic and research community, fostering potential growth and collaboration opportunities.

## Notice

GEM-X Universal 5' Gene Expression v3, 16 samples Dual Index Kit TT Set A, 96 rxn

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039067-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £39,609 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| 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

- 29 Apr 2026 at 10:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039067-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039067-2026
  29th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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