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CEFAS22-26 RFQ for DNA extraction, metabarcoding, and bioinformatics of marine environmental samples for Atlantic Bluefin Tuna (ABFT)

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, involves the tender titled "CEFAS22-26 RFQ for DNA extraction, metabarcoding, and bioinformatics of marine environmental samples for Atlantic Bluefin Tuna (ABFT)." This contract falls under the analysis services category and is based in Lowestoft, England. The procurement method used is an open procedure, which is typically suitable for services below the threshold. The contract, valued at £20,880, commenced on 20 April 2022 and is set to run until 30 June 2022. The tender period concluded on 12 April 2022, and the process status is marked as complete.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the life sciences, biotechnology, and environmental analysis sectors, particularly those specialising in DNA extraction and associated bioinformatics services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in metabarcoding and qPCR methods will find a suitable competitive landscape, especially as the project involves ongoing collaboration and reporting requirements. Companies capable of meeting the scientific and methodological standards necessary for publication would be well-positioned to engage in future tenders of this kind.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS22-26 RFQ for DNA extraction, metabarcoding, and bioinformatics of marine environmental samples for Atlantic Bluefin Tuna (ABFT)

Notice Description

Cefas has contracted the supplier to provide services for DNA to be extracted from 116 frozen Sterivex cartridges (Millipore; SVGP01050). The cartridges consist of 29 samples in triplicate, and 29 field blanks. Following extraction, Cefas require half the extracted DNA to be sent back to the Cefas laboratory in Lowestoft so we can undertake qPCR (e.g., each of the extracted samples will be halved, one half will be used for metabarcoding, while the other half will be used for qPCR). Cefas require the extracted DNA to undergo metabarcoding using the MiFish 12s marker (Miya et al., 2015) (and MiFish T markers if dual amplicon approach can be achieved). The supplier will also conduct taxonomic assignment on the metabarcoding data using amplicon sequence variants (preferred) or operational taxonomic units and Blast on a Genbank generated database (or similar). Metabarcoding results should be presented to Cefas so that the number of sequences per taxa is available for every sample in a table format. The supplier will also provide the raw data for the sequencing run and methodology involved. Cefas will report results in a scientific manuscript, in consequence details on the methodology provided by the supplier will need to be sufficient to pass peer review (proprietary techniques will be protected). The supplier will provide weekly updates via email detailing progress on deliverables. The supplier will provide all deliverables within 10 weeks of Contract start date.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-969c0485-1424-47ee-b548-d4a273b74851
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88356a7f-868d-4eec-98b8-963940e13971
Current Stage
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71620000 - Analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,880 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,880 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
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

APPLIED GENOMICS

Further Information

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