Tender

GB-Bath: Whole Genome Sequencing

UNIVERSITY OF BATH

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Tender

16 Oct 2019 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bath is currently seeking tenders for a project titled "GB-Bath: Whole Genome Sequencing", aimed at characterising the genomes of 2,000 isolates of Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae. This procurement falls under the research and development services category and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is open, with the tender period ending on 31st October 2019. The contract value ranges from a minimum of £50,000 to a total of £100,000, and the contract is set to commence on 11th November 2019, lasting until 10th May 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) interested in the biotechnology and genomics sectors. Businesses with expertise in bacterial genome sequencing and those equipped with an Illumina sequencing platform are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. As the University of Bath has indicated that they may consider SMEs for this procurement process, it opens up pathways for smaller firms to engage in high-value contracts within the research and development landscape.

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Notice Title

GB-Bath: Whole Genome Sequencing

Notice Description

In order to fully characterise the genomes of 2,000 isolates of Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae, the University requires a bacterial whole genome sequencing service on an Illumina platform generating paired-end reads with a suitable read length at a minimum coverage of 30x. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0529e858-18ef-4b6c-8770-583acf6af971
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy 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
16 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Nov 2019 - 10 May 2021 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BATH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 7AY
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bathwick
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Further Information

Notice Documents

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