---
title: "NCA20934 CIR 10x Genomics Reagents"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000617893"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2020-03-11"
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# NCA20934 CIR 10x Genomics Reagents

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000617893

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is seeking to acquire reagents for the 10x Genomics Chromium Single Cell 3' Assay through an open procurement tender identified as NCA20934. This process is currently in the award stage, having designated 10X Genomics Inc. as the successful supplier. The procurement is situated within the education sector and specifically targets the delivery of the reagents to the Queen's Medical Research Institute located at 47 Little France Crescent, Edinburgh. The contract has a total value of approximately $83,908.13 and was signed on 4th March 2020.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for suppliers of specialised scientific and laboratory reagents, particularly those focusing on biotechnology and genomics. Companies with expertise in high-precision single-cell analysis tools and related products are well-suited to engage in future tenders that may arise from similar requirements at educational institutions. The highly specialised nature of these reagents suggests a limited pool of competitors, thereby enhancing the potential for successful bids from qualified suppliers in this niche market.

## Notice

Reagents for 10x Genomics Chromium Single Cell 3' Assay (Chromium Single Cell 3' GEM, Library & Gel Bead Kit v3, 16 rxns and Chromium Chip B Single Cell Kit, 48 rxns)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Regulation Reg 6(1)(b)(ii) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition based on the following justification: Competition is absent for technical reasons (only if it is not caused by artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists); Explanation: 10x Genomic reagents are require for purchase for RNA single cell sequencing. The highly specialised 10x chromium controller equipment requires these assay reagents. No other company supply these reagents and only these reagents can be used for this process

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383344 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £83,908 |

## Status

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

- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383344

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383344
  NCA20934 CIR 10x Genomics Reagents - Reagents for 10x Genomics Chromium Single Cell 3' Assay (Chromium Single Cell 3' GEM, Library & Gel Bead Kit v3, 16 rxns and Chromium Chip B Single Cell Kit, 48 rxns)

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000617893

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