Tender

RBGKEW1398 - Fungarium Sequencing Project Phase 2

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 12:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is currently in the tender stage for the "RBGKEW1398 - Fungarium Sequencing Project Phase 2". This project falls under the industry category of Research Laboratory Services (CPV code: 73111000) and is located in London, United Kingdom. The initiative seeks a supplier for a period of up to 36 months, extendable by an additional 6 months, commencing in May 2025. Key dates include the tender period ending on 8th April 2025 at 12:00 PM and the contract period spanning from 5th May 2025 to 4th May 2028. The procurement method is an open procedure with an estimated value of £444,000 (GBP).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in high-throughput sequencing technologies, particularly those with expertise in handling historical and ancient DNA samples. The appointed supplier will play a crucial role in advancing fungal genome research by providing sequencing services for RBG Kew's vast fungarium collections. The opportunity is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs understanding the unique requirements of genomic sequencing in research settings, offering potential for growth and collaboration in a prestigious scientific endeavour.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RBGKEW1398 - Fungarium Sequencing Project Phase 2

Notice Description

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew ('RBG Kew') intends to appoint a Supplier for a period of up to 36 months with the option to extend by up to a further 6, from contract commencement in 2025. The Supplier will provide sequencing services primarily for the Fungarium Sequencing project, but also for other projects using fungal whole genome sequencing approaches. The Fungarium Sequencing project at RBG Kew aims at whole genome sequencing several thousands of fungi from a combination of fresh samples and mostly historical/ancient dried fungarium collections. Samples are mostly reference type specimens with very low DNA yield. Library preparation requires ancient DNA protocols. The Supplier will provide high-throughput sequencing data either from DNA extracts or from library preparations supplied by RBG Kew, according to the sequencing requirements below:

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cb3c8c9-4155-4f57-ba4e-4b2491ae2afb
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£444,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 May 2025 - 4 May 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW
Contact Name
Jamal Jimenez
Contact Email
procurement@kew.org
Contact Phone
+442083325000

Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 3AE
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Further Information

Notice Documents

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