---
title: "Provision of a chromium multiplex Kit, chip B Single cell kit & chromium single cell GEM library"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000579687"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000579687"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000579687.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000579687.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2019-05-21"
---

# Provision of a chromium multiplex Kit, chip B Single cell kit & chromium single cell GEM library

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000579687

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000579687)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000579687.json)

## Summary

The University of Glasgow is currently engaged in the procurement process for the provision of a chromium multiplex Kit, chip B Single cell kit, and a chromium single cell GEM library. This procurement falls under the goods category, and is being conducted through a limited procurement method, bypassing the standard call for competition due to the technical compatibility requirements with existing equipment. The contract was awarded on 3rd April 2019, with a total value of approximately USD 293,824. The address for the University is Procurement Office, Tay House, Glasgow, G12 8QQ, UK. 

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the biotechnology and laboratory supply industry, particularly those specialising in genomic research tools and equipment. Companies that manufacture or distribute compatible scientific kits are ideally positioned to compete in this procurement process. The nature of the tender, being a limited tender, highlights the exclusivity of the supplier relationship established with 10X Genomics Inc., indicating a need for niche products and services that align closely with the University's existing equipment and technical requirements.

## Notice

PPE Ref 4447 Provision of a chromium multiplex Kit, chip B Single cell kit and a chromium single cell GEM library & gel bead kit. Procurement Policy Exception form completed.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PPE Ref 4447: The University of Glasgow within the School of Biomedical & Life Sciences requires a chromium multiplex Kit, chip B Single cell kit and a chromium single cell GEM library & gel bead kit which can only be supplied by this provider. It is also complimentary to the existing equipment. Procurement Policy Exception form completed

### Procurement Information

The kits from the provider are the only ones which are compatible for use with the existing equipment and can only be purchased directly from this company.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY354974 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £293,824,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G12 8QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Hillhead |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## 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

- 21 May 2019 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY354974
- 3 Apr 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR350600

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR350600
  Provision of a chromium multiplex Kit, chip B Single cell kit & chromium single cell GEM library - PPE Ref 4447 Provision of a chromium multiplex Kit, chip B Single cell kit and a chromium single cell GEM library & gel bead kit. Procurement Policy Exception form completed.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000579687

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000579687. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000579687.json.