---
title: "NCA20979 CIR 10x Genomics Reagents, Aug '20"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000630920"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2020-09-17"
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# NCA20979 CIR 10x Genomics Reagents, Aug '20

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000630920

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the University of Edinburgh, involved the open procurement of reagents for the 10X Genomics Chromium Single Cell 3' Assay. The procurement stage is currently at the Award status, with the contract having been signed on 1st September 2020. The total contract value is approximately £170,604, and the delivery location is specified as the Queen's Medical Research Institute in Edinburgh, Scotland. The contract relates to the education and medical research sectors, and it closed on 17th September 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in biotechnological products, particularly those focusing on genomic technologies. Companies that produce or supply highly specialised reagents for single cell sequencing and have the capability to meet technical specifications outlined by the University of Edinburgh would be well-positioned to compete. The procurement method being open indicates a competitive landscape, albeit the specific nature of the product limits participation to a narrower field of providers.

## Notice

Reagents for 10x Genomics Chromium Single Cell 3' Assay (Chromium Next GEM Single Cell 3' GEM, Library & Gel Bead Kit v3.1, 64 rxns and Chromium Next GEM Chip G Single Cell Kit, 48 rxns, Transitioning Kit) and Chromium Single Cell 3' GEM, Library & Gel Bead Kit v3, 64 rxns, 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);

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394914 |
| 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 | 17 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 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 | £170,604 |

## 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

- 33696000 - Reagents and contrast media

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394914

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394914
  NCA20979 CIR 10x Genomics Reagents, Aug '20 - Reagents for 10x Genomics Chromium Single Cell 3' Assay (Chromium Next GEM Single Cell 3' GEM, Library & Gel Bead Kit v3.1, 64 rxns and Chromium Next GEM Chip G Single Cell Kit, 48 rxns, Transitioning Kit) and Chromium Single Cell 3' GEM, Library & Gel Bead Kit v3, 64 rxns, 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-r6ebe6-0000630920

## Provenance

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