Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
University of Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM
B152TT
Contact
Kseniya Samsonik
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKG31 - Birmingham
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/index.aspx
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
10x Genomics at the University of Birmingham
Reference number
FRAM537/22
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33696000 - Reagents and contrast media
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Purchasing of reagents and consumables for use with 10x Genomics single-cell sequencing equipment as well as service and maintenance.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £560,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG31 - Birmingham
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Both Genomics Birmingham and the IIA own a 10x equipment for single cell sequencing. 10x Genomics offers a complete solution for high-throughput single-cell sequencing. The 10x Genomics Chromium Controller, microfluidics chip, and reagents allow you to effortlessly isolate, barcode, prepare, and analyse thousands of cells per sample. Single Cell Discoveries offers complete, high-quality services for 10x Genomics Single Cell Gene Expression and Single Cell Immune Profiling. We are a 10x Genomics Certified Service Provider for both solutions.
This technology is essential to several current projects at the University of Birmingham. The scope includes basic research and clinical studies.
To ensure quality control and the highest standard all regents and consumables directly from 10x Genomics. Since all the reagents have been validated for the application.
Furthermore, we purchase a service contract from 10X to cover our equipment since they are the only company with the expertise and parts available to provide this service.
The equipment specified requires us to use reagents and consumables sources by 10x Genomics. No other suppliers offer equivalent products that have been validated in the 10xGenomics equipment.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated without a prior call for competition
- The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason:
- absence of competition for technical reasons
Explanation:
The equipment specified requires us to use reagents and consumables sources by 10x Genomics. No other suppliers offer equivalent products that have been validated in the 10xGenomics equipment.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
FRAM537/22
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
9 February 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
10x Genomics, Inc.
Pleasanton
Country
United States
NUTS code
- US - United States
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £560,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
B15 2TT
Country
United Kingdom