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RBGKEW1398 - Fungarium Sequencing Project Phase 2

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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31 Jul 2025 at 18:06

Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) has completed the procurement process for the "RBGKEW1398 - Fungarium Sequencing Project Phase 2". This project falls under the research laboratory services category and involves providing sequencing services primarily for the fungarium sequencing project. The successful supplier, Edinburgh Genetics Limited, will undertake the contract in London, UK, with an active award valued at £444,000 GBP. The process was conducted using an open procurement method, completed in mid-2025, with the contract signed on 30th May 2025. The project entails a service period of up to 36 months, with an option to extend for an additional 6 months.

This tender offers significant business opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in high-throughput sequencing and genomic research, as it involves whole genome sequencing of thousands of fungi with low DNA yields. Companies with expertise in handling historic and ancient samples using advanced protocols will find this project beneficial for growth. The open procurement method and detailed technical and commercial criteria highlight a competitive yet accessible opportunity for eligible businesses to engage with a prestigious institution like RBG Kew and expand their service offerings within the environmental protection sector.

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Notice Title

RBGKEW1398 - Fungarium Sequencing Project Phase 2

Notice Description

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew ('RBG Kew') intends to appoint a Supplier for a period of up to 36 months with the option to extend by up to a further 6, from contract commencement in 2025. The Supplier will provide sequencing services primarily for the Fungarium Sequencing project, but also for other projects using fungal whole genome sequencing approaches. The Fungarium Sequencing project at RBG Kew aims at whole genome sequencing several thousands of fungi from a combination of fresh samples and mostly historical/ancient dried fungarium collections. Samples are mostly reference type specimens with very low DNA yield. Library preparation requires ancient DNA protocols. The Supplier will provide high-throughput sequencing data either from DNA extracts or from library preparations supplied by RBG Kew, according to the sequencing requirements below:

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew ('RBG Kew') intends to appoint a Supplier for a period of up to 36 months with the option to extend by up to a further 6, from contract commencement in 2025. The Supplier will provide sequencing services primarily for the Fungarium Sequencing project, but also for other projects using fungal whole genome sequencing approaches. The maximum possible value of work under this contract is PS444,000 GBP excluding VAT. Services will be called off as needed and RBG Kew makes no commitment to any minimum level of spend. The Fungarium Sequencing project at RBG Kew aims at whole genome sequencing several thousands of fungi from a combination of fresh samples and mostly historical/ancient dried fungarium collections. Samples are mostly reference type specimens with very low DNA yield. Library preparation requires ancient DNA protocols. The Supplier will provide high-throughput sequencing data either from DNA extracts or from library preparations supplied by RBG Kew, according to the sequencing requirements below:

Options: with the option to extend by up to a further 6 months,

Renewal: c

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e50e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044990-2025
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

71620000 - Analysis services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£444,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£444,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£444,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20258 months 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
ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW
Contact Name
Jamal Jimenez
Contact Email
procurement@kew.org
Contact Phone
+44 2083325000

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

EDINBURGH GENETICS

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