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GB-Weymouth: Sequencing for CoV-2

CEFAS

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05 Mar 2021 at 16:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for sequencing services titled "GB-Weymouth: Sequencing for CoV-2" was conducted by Cefas, located in Lowestoft, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £120,000, focuses on providing sequencing services for 100-200 SARS-CoV-2 RNA samples weekly. This tender process has reached the Award stage, with the contract commencing on 1st November 2020 and concluding on 31st March 2021. The procurement method details were not specified, but it falls under the research services category, with the relevant CPV classification codes being 73110000 and 73111000.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialised in research laboratory services and those capable of conducting complex sequencing and RT-PCR activities. Businesses well-suited to compete for this contract would include those with expertise in molecular biology, especially in the analysis of RNA samples. Engaging in this sector not only allows for a foothold in the ongoing response to public health challenges but also opens avenues for collaborative projects with established academic institutions like the University of Exeter, which was a supplier in this process.

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Notice Title

GB-Weymouth: Sequencing for CoV-2

Notice Description

Sequencing services for 100-200 SARS-CoV-2 RNA samples per week. Service to include RT-PCR, miniprep and sequencing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5dedaf23-a5f7-497a-9d46-69598e5adb73
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8b109a7-edb0-4355-8253-a9e0dd896f39
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CEFAS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0HT
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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