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GB-Bath: Whole Genome Sequencing

UNIVERSITY OF BATH

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05 Dec 2019 at 11:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the University of Bath, which has successfully awarded a contract for a Whole Genome Sequencing service aimed at characterising the genomes of 2,000 isolates of Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae. The contract, valued at £100,000, falls under the research and development services category and will be executed in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, with the tender phase concluding on 8th November 2019 and the contract period running from 14th November 2019 to 13th May 2021.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the genomic sequencing sector, particularly those offering innovative research and development services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity accessible, as the procurement authority indicated suitability for such operators, even though any selection will depend solely on the established criteria for the procurement. Companies capable of delivering high-quality bacterial genome sequencing on advanced platforms like Illumina will be especially well-positioned to compete effectively for contracts in this sector.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dd22f816-a388-452e-bd70-d9c90ddce0d7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abfeca27-2904-439d-9ae5-ccc4922a17f7
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Nov 20196 years ago
Contract Period
14 Nov 2019 - 13 May 2021 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROBIAL GENOMICS LTD T/A MICROBESNG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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