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CEFAS22-11 Next Generation Sequencing (NGS Framework)

CEFAS

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27 Jun 2022 at 12:11

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Tender

07 Mar 2022 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

Cefas is seeking to establish a new framework agreement titled "CEFAS22-11 Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Framework." This procurement falls within the services industry, specifically classified under research laboratory services (CPV code 73111000). The project is located in the UK, with a tender period currently active. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with significant dates to note including a deadline for submissions on 4 April 2022. The awarded contracts will cover diverse NGS technical options and related services for a range of scientific projects.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses involved in biotechnology, laboratory services, and associated technical analyses. Companies that specialise in high-throughput sequencing, offering platforms like Illumina and PacBio, or those with expertise in various genomic analysis techniques, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Collaborations and partnerships may enhance competitive proposals, especially for providers capable of delivering comprehensive service solutions from sample receipt to data analysis.

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Notice Title

CEFAS22-11 Next Generation Sequencing (NGS Framework)

Notice Description

To help meet increasing needs, Cefas have a requirement to establish a new framework agreement for the provision of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) services to include the approaches detailed below, and any proposed solution/awarded Provider must be able to fulfil the following requirements (as a minimum): 1. The service provided must include the receipt of sample(s) from Cefas, Library Preparation, Quality Control and sequencing, and delivery of data back to Cefas. 2. The service provided must be able to offer, depending on the requirements of the project, a range of NGS technical options including but not restricted to high throughput short and long read sequencing (including Illumina MiSeq, HiSeq, and NovaSeq platforms, PacBio, and Oxford Nanopore Technologies) for a diverse range of sequencing requirements, including but not restricted to amplicon sequencing (metabarcoding and multiplexed protocols), whole/partial genome sequencing, mitogenomics, genome skimming, metagenomics and metatranscriptomics, RNASeq, and hybrid approaches. Depending on the requirements of the project, some processing and initial analyses of the raw data may be requested. Collaborative, jointly-authored projects will also be undertaken, with input from both parties.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To help meet increasing needs, Cefas have a requirement to establish a new framework agreement for the provision of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) services to include the approaches detailed below, and any proposed solution/awarded Provider must be able to fulfil the following requirements (as a minimum): 1. The service provided must include the receipt of sample(s) from Cefas, Library Preparation, Quality Control and sequencing, and delivery of data back to Cefas. 2. The service provided must be able to offer, depending on the requirements of the project, a range of NGS technical options including but not restricted to high throughput short and long read sequencing (including Illumina MiSeq, HiSeq, and NovaSeq platforms, PacBio, and Oxford Nanopore Technologies) for a diverse range of sequencing requirements, including but not restricted to amplicon sequencing (metabarcoding and multiplexed protocols), whole/partial genome sequencing, mitogenomics, genome skimming, metagenomics and metatranscriptomics, RNASeq, and hybrid approaches. Depending on the requirements of the project, some processing and initial analyses of the raw data may be requested. Collaborative, jointly-authored projects will also be undertaken, with input from both parties.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031eee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017492-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

71351100 - Core preparation and analysis services

71620000 - Analysis services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

71900000 - Laboratory services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

79311300 - Survey analysis services

79723000 - Waste analysis services

90700000 - Environmental services

90711300 - Environmental indicators analysis other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2022 - 30 Apr 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CEFAS
Contact Name
Emma Roberts
Contact Email
procure@cefas.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1502526570, +44 1502527766, +44 2072385921

Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0HT
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLH East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

CEGAT

MACROGEN EUROPE

NOVOGENE (UK

THE UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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