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GB-Richmond: RBGKEW1173 Evaluating genetic bottlenecks in planted and naturally colonised young woodlands

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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30 Aug 2023 at 14:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew has awarded a contract for the provision of laboratory services titled "GB-Richmond: RBGKEW1173 Evaluating genetic bottlenecks in planted and naturally colonised young woodlands". The procurement process, initiated by a tender, aimed to sequence whole genomic DNA from silver birch and common oak trees within a fixed budget of £43,000. The tender stage ended on 30th May 2023, with the contract period starting from 1st June 2023 to 31st May 2024, in London, United Kingdom, under the main procurement category of services.

This opportunity presents a chance for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) in the laboratory services industry to engage with Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. The awarded contract to BGI Tech Solutions allows businesses specialising in genomic sequencing to participate in this project. With a focus on evaluating genetic bottlenecks in woodlands, suitable businesses can leverage this opportunity for growth and collaboration in the biological research sector.

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Notice Title

GB-Richmond: RBGKEW1173 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/f70d7d41-ada3-4276-8383-459b3fef02cb
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£43,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2023 - 31 May 2024 1-2 years
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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BGI TECH SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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