Tender

GB-LONDON: RBGKEW1371 - Fungarium Sequencing Project Phase 1

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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19 Dec 2024 at 09:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew ("RBG Kew") has initiated the tendering process for the "GB-LONDON: RBGKEW1371 - Fungarium Sequencing Project Phase 1." This project falls under the "Analysis services" and "Research laboratory services" industry categories. Located in London, United Kingdom, this procurement is in the tender stage with the published date being 19 December 2024, and a submission deadline set for 16 January 2025, 12:00 PM UTC. The contract period is slated to begin on 3 February 2025 and end on 31 March 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure, inviting suppliers to provide sequencing services for various projects, primarily the Fungarium Sequencing Project.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in sequencing services, particularly in handling low DNA yield specimens using ancient DNA protocols. The project is especially suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), although all suppliers will be evaluated based on the set criteria. The potential value of this contract is up to £96,000 GBP, with services to be utilised as needed, fostering a flexible partnership with suppliers. Companies equipped with expertise in DNA sequencing and capable of meeting RBG Kew's meticulous requirements for fungal whole genome sequencing are well-suited to compete for this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-LONDON: RBGKEW1371 - Fungarium Sequencing Project Phase 1

Notice Description

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew ('RBG Kew') intends to appoint a supplier for a period of up to 2 months with no option to extend. The supplier will provide sequencing services primarily for the Fungarium Sequencing project, but also for other projects using fungal whole genome sequencing approaches. The maximum possible value of work under this contract is PS96,000 GBP excluding VAT. Services will be called off as needed and RBG Kew makes no commitment to any minimum level of spend. 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. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-945b2b01-291c-43e2-9942-7d54911cded9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fcb61ec-2bfc-475c-a3b5-1a977d90f093
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

71620000 - Analysis services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 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, KEW
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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