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CEFAS24-155 Contract for tagging & parallel sequencing library prep from marine environmental samples

CEFAS

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01 Nov 2024 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

Cefas has awarded a contract for tagging and parallel sequencing library preparation from marine environmental samples to the Earlham Institute. The award was confirmed on 1st November 2024, with the contract running from 1st September 2024 to 31st March 2025. This project, classified under the research laboratory services category, involves preparing sequencing libraries from a range of amplicons like 18S, 16S, Tele02, and others. The scope of delivery includes diverse geographic locations such as British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action due to its below-threshold value, totalling £30,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine environmental research and sequencing services. Companies with expertise in high-throughput sequencing and experience with various amplicons will find this project particularly appealing. Due to the contract's structure favouring SMEs and VCSEs, smaller enterprises and social ventures with technical capabilities in this field can leverage this contract to expand their market presence and demonstrate their specialised services to a highly reputable research institution like Cefas.

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Notice Title

CEFAS24-155 Contract for tagging & parallel sequencing library prep from marine environmental samples

Notice Description

Tagging and parallel sequencing libraries prepared from a range of amplicons (18S, 16S, Tele02, MIMammals, etc), amplified from marine environmental samples.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8be39be3-9e74-40be-8102-0cfc5a4d5207
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5c32580-71fd-47ea-9129-955dda3d6726
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 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

EARLHAM INSTITUTE

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