Tender

RBGKEW/509 PAFTOL sequencing services

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS

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Tender

30 Jul 2018 at 10:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is conducting an open tender for the appointment of a supplier to provide sequencing services for a period of 12 months, commencing on 15th October 2018, with the option to extend for an additional year. This contract, valued at a maximum of £100,000, primarily relates to the Plant and Fungal Tree of Life (PAFTOL) project. Interested suppliers must submit their proposals by 30th August 2018 and can access the tender documents through the Defra Bravo procurement portal. The services are classified under analysis services and research laboratory services.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in laboratory and analysis services. Companies with expertise in sequencing technologies and experience in related projects will find this contract particularly suitable. With no guaranteed minimum spend and services called off as required, suppliers can offer flexible solutions tailored to RBG Kew’s project needs, thus enabling potential growth and collaboration in the botanical and scientific research sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RBGKEW/509 PAFTOL sequencing services

Notice Description

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) intends to appoint a supplier for a period of 12 months with the option to extend by up to a further 12 months, from contract commencement in 2018. The supplier will provide sequencing services primarily for the Plant and Fungal Tree of Life (PAFTOL) project, but also for other projects using targeted enrichment approaches. The maximum possible value of work under this contract is PS100,000 GBP. Services will be called-off as needed and RBG Kew makes no commitment to any minimum level of spend. The specification of services, instructions to tender, and template response documents can be accessed via the Defra Bravo link below. Additional information: The specification of services, instructions to tenderers, and template response documents can be accessed via the Defra Bravo procurement portal: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html. Once registered and logged in, search for itt_4692 - RBGKEW/509 PAFTOL sequencing services. The deadline for questions about this opportunity is 12pm on Thursday 16th August 2018.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-939fabd1-dff7-47f3-862a-b88aa9b51c5e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34ae5a69-79e6-412a-9659-58ba6beaaacb
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

71620000 - Analysis services

71900000 - Laboratory services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Oct 2018 - 14 Oct 2019 6-12 months
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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 3AB
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Further Information

Notice Documents

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