Award

DAERA - AFBI - 48363 (e)DNA Metagenomics for Advanced Plant Health Surveillance

AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE

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Award

03 Apr 2023 at 15:36

Tender

17 Nov 2022 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute has awarded a contract for the project titled "DAERA - AFBI - 48363 (e)DNA Metagenomics for Advanced Plant Health Surveillance" under the services category. The contract, with a value of GBP 237,000.0, was signed on April 3, 2023. The procurement process was conducted as an open procedure, with a tender initiation type. The contractor selected is Source Bioscience UK Ltd. The project location is at Newforge Lane, Belfast, UK. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in research and development services and related consultancy services to compete for a contract with the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute. The project involves carrying out Illumina next-generation sequencing on pre-extracted DNA samples over a four-year period. Businesses with expertise in this area and the capacity to deliver quality services within specified deadlines are well-suited to participate. The contract period includes regular performance monitoring to ensure compliance with the contract terms and quality standards set by the buying organisation.

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Notice Title

DAERA - AFBI - 48363 (e)DNA Metagenomics for Advanced Plant Health Surveillance

Notice Description

AFBI wish to seek a Contractor to carry out Illumina next generation sequencing on pre-extracted DNA samples, which will be collected over a four year period, as part of research projects, by AFBI Plant Health based at Newforge lane Belfast. Please see ID 4435227 - Specification for further details.

Lot Information

Lot 1

AFBI wish to seek a Contractor to carry out Illumina next generation sequencing on pre-extracted DNA samples, which will be collected over a four year period, as part of research projects, by AFBI Plant Health based at Newforge lane Belfast. Please see ID 4435227 - Specification for further details. Additional information: Contract is for 4 years with no extension options.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038628
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009700-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

38432000 - Analysis apparatus

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£237,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£237,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£237,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE
Contact Name
ssdadmin.cpdfinance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT9 5PX
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Upper Malone
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOURCE BIOSCIENCE

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