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Sequencing of Insect Transcriptomes

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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06 Jun 2019 at 15:31

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter is seeking to procure library preparation and next-generation RNA sequencing of insect (sweat bee) transcriptomes for a research project aimed at understanding gene expression differences between queens and workers. The procurement process falls under the open tender method and is classified under research laboratory services. The tender period ended on 20th March 2019, and the contract, valued at £48,515, commenced on 3rd May 2019, with a duration until 31st December 2019. The procurement took place in the South West region of England.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in research laboratory services, particularly those offering RNA sequencing and related scientific services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, as the procurement designates suitability for these types of organisations. Companies that can deliver high-quality laboratory preparations and have experience in genomic projects would particularly benefit from this opportunity to expand their business operations within the academic research sector.

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Notice Title

Sequencing of Insect Transcriptomes

Notice Description

The University of Exeter College of Life and Environmental Sciences wish to procure library preparation and next generation RNAseq of insect (sweat bee) transcriptomes for a project looking at gene expression differences between queens and workers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cb84ada1-78ae-43db-bef5-e93d79331851
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/772c18e5-a22c-43b0-b928-04091a266a0c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,515 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 May 20197 years ago
Contract Period
30 May 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NOVOGENE (HK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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