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CEFAS24-29 Contract for services for whole genome sequencing of Streptococcus agalactiae serotypes in Indian aquatic systems, under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP)

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Summary of the contracting process

The contract awarded by Cefas involves services for whole genome sequencing of Streptococcus agalactiae serotypes in Indian aquatic systems under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme. The total contract value is £75,000 GBP, with a minimum value of £65,000 GBP. The contract commenced on June 5, 2024, and will run until March 31, 2025. The procurement method used was an open procedure below the threshold, and the tender period ended on April 30, 2024.

Businesses involved in environmental indicators analysis, especially related to aquatic systems, and with expertise in whole genome sequencing, antimicrobial resistance, aquatic diseases, and water quality, would find this tender opportunity suitable for growth. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate in this contract. The buying organization is Cefas, located in Lowestoft, UK, and the supplier for this contract is Nitte Deemed to be University based in Karnataka, India.

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Notice Title

CEFAS24-29 Contract for services for whole genome sequencing of Streptococcus agalactiae serotypes in Indian aquatic systems, under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP)

Notice Description

The Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP) is funded through official development assistance (ODA) as part of the UK's PS500 million Blue Planet Fund. Through the OCPP, the UK government partners with ODA-eligible countries to deliver tangible and positive impacts on the livelihoods of coastal communities that depend on healthy marine ecosystems. Under the sustainable seafood objective, the programme supports the development of the skills and expertise needed to adopt sustainable seafood practices. This will reduce risks such as the spread of zoonotic diseases from unsustainable or unsafe activities and will support trade in safe seafood. The programme will also help crack down on illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing by supporting the development of better management, monitoring and enforcement capabilities. Following a One Health Aquaculture workshop, held in Kerala, India in February 2023, key priorities were identified for India that support the overall aim of the Sustainable Seafood project. These priorities are: * Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) * Aquatic disease * Water quality * Climate change In this Contract we aim to combine the AMR, aquatic disease and water quality priorities in one project focusing on characterising serotypes of Streptococcus agalactiae bacteria present in culture settings in Asia. This Contract aims to characterise Streptococcus agalactiae serotypes from a range of regions and culture systems in India, as well as other countries in South-East Asia using high-throughput whole genome sequencing. The genomic data will be used to determine the AMR and toxin genes present in the serotypes, and compare them to existing data from humans, terrestrial-farmed animals, and aquatic animals to determine the risk of zoonosis from antimicrobial resistant S. agalactiae. The Supplier will: - Liaise with Cefas about the project requirements to agree a project plan. - Have a collection of 60 or more Streptococcus agalactiae serotypes from Indian marine or brackish water fish culture available for next generation sequencing, with at least 50% of samples collected with the last 5 years. These should already be held by the Supplier. - Culture bacterial serotypes and test for antimicrobial sensitivity using disk diffusion tests. - Culture Streptococcus agalactiae serotypes for DNA extraction (either in-house or outsourced). - Prepare DNA from Streptococcus agalactiae serotypes for whole genome sequencing (either in-house or outsourced). - Work with Cefas to analyse whole genome sequencing data from serotypes to identify antimicrobial resistance. - Work with Cefas to produce and publish a peer-reviewed publication (costs of open-access publication to be covered by Cefas outside of this Contract cost) - Have general engagement with Cefas for the duration of the project to update on progress.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-751e0326-07d4-45d1-a64a-8ac43f353014
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8292fe39-8c32-4b6a-af4a-a6468efb0d6e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90711300 - Environmental indicators analysis other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,090 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NITTE DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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