Tender

GB-Richmond: Evaluating genetic bottlenecks in planted and naturally colonised young woodlands

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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05 Apr 2023 at 13:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is inviting suppliers for the tender titled "GB-Richmond: Evaluating genetic bottlenecks in planted and naturally colonised young woodlands" in the laboratory services category, based in London, UK. The procurement stage is currently in the Tender phase, with a deadline for tender submission on April 19, 2023. The contract period is set to start on May 3, 2023, and end on September 15, 2023. The total contract value is £50,000 GBP, with a minimum value of £25,000 GBP. This open procedure tender is specifically suitable for small or medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory services to bid for a genetic sequencing project on silver birch and common oak trees. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate, as the contracting authority considers them suitable for this contract. The fixed budget of £43,000 GBP requires sequencing DNA from 510 individuals per species, providing growth opportunities for businesses adept in genomic sequencing and laboratory services. Suppliers should register with Delta to access tender documents and must submit their proposals by the deadline of April 19, 2023.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Richmond: Evaluating genetic bottlenecks in planted and naturally colonised young woodlands

Notice Description

RBG Kew wishes to appoint a supplier to sequence whole genomic DNA from 510 silver birch (Betula pendula) and 510 common oak (Quercus robur) trees to over 10X genome coverage. B. pendula and Q. robur have genome sizes of 440 and 780Mbp, respectively. DNA extractions from either dried leaf material or cambium tissues will be performed at RGB Kew, and DNA from each sample will be provided in individually labelled 2ml Eppendorf tubes. We wish to maximise the coverage per sample of 510 individuals per species based on a fixed budget of PS43,000 GBP. Coverage must be the same for both species. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Richmond:-/KGQ9Y7U385 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/KGQ9Y7U385 Suppliers will be required to register with Delta, if not already registered. All tender documents can only be accessed via Delta. If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com. 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0179fa3f-ec6e-4f8a-b8a7-a64636c4a9e6
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 May 2023 - 15 Sep 2023 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
Jamal Jimenez
Contact Email
procurement@kew.org
Contact Phone
02083325654

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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