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title: "High Throughput Single Cell Spatial Instrument"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cdbb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2026-07-17"
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# High Throughput Single Cell Spatial Instrument

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cdbb

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh procured a high-throughput in situ spatial transcriptomics platform for their Single-cell and Spatial Biology Facility, with a focus on whole-transcriptome profiling. This procurement, classified under imaging equipment for medical, dental, and veterinary use, falls within the 'goods' category and was conducted through a limited procurement method without prior competition. Located in Edinburgh (UKM75), the procurement process reached its award stage, with the contract signed on 16th July 2026. The process, driven by technical requirements limiting competition, resulted in a contract valued at £697,170.10 with 10X Genomics Inc., a large-scale supplier from the United States.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-technology manufacturing and innovation, particularly those involved in advanced biomedical imaging equipment. Companies focusing on research and development, especially those experienced in supplying scientific and medical instruments, are well-suited to engage with similar procurement opportunities. Although this specific contract was limited to 10X Genomics Inc. due to technical reasons, the precedent set by such procurements encourages other businesses to innovate and develop unique, competitive edge technologies that can meet future demands in educational and medical research sectors.

## Notice

The Institute for Regeneration and Repair Single-cell and Spatial Biology Facility at the University of Edinburgh has received funding to purchase a is a high-throughput in situ spatial transcriptomics platform for whole-transcriptome profiling directly on tissue sections, with automated imaging, transcript decoding and on-board processing.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Institute for Regeneration and Repair Single-cell and Spatial Biology Facility at the University of Edinburgh has received funding to purchase a high-throughput in situ spatial transcriptomics platform for whole-transcriptome profiling directly on tissue sections, with automated imaging, transcript decoding and on-board processing.

### Procurement Information

The Institute for Regeneration and Repair Single-cell and Spatial Biology Facility at the University of Edinburgh has received funding to purchase a high-throughput in situ spatial transcriptomics platform for whole-transcriptome profiling directly on tissue sections, with automated imaging, transcript decoding and on-board processing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067723-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £697,170 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2026 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067723-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000837737
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107

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