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RBGKEW1419 AshSeq2025

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW

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25 Nov 2025 at 17:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "RBGKEW1419 AshSeq2025" was initiated by the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, located in Richmond, London. This contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research laboratory services. The project involves extracting whole genomic DNA from 2,750 ash tree leaf samples to sequence their genomes, as part of a study on ash dieback susceptibility. The procurement used a limited method, characterised by a direct award and a ranked approach under the LAB2010 NE Framework, without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract with a value of £135,000 was awarded on 9th September 2025 to Edinburgh Genetics Limited, and focuses on locations across various regions in the UK, with the process now marked as complete.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in genomic research and laboratory services, particularly those experienced with plant genetics and next-generation sequencing technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Edinburgh Genetics Limited, which was awarded the contract, illustrate the potential for similar businesses to engage in valuable public sector collaborations. Companies with capabilities in high-throughput genomic sequencing and those that operate within environmental protection or life sciences domains are well-suited to compete in such specialised research-driven projects.

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Notice Title

RBGKEW1419 AshSeq2025

Notice Description

Framework information NEUPC Direct Award, Ranked approach . LAB2010 NE Life Sciences Equipment, Materials & Services-Lot 3 RGB Kew (Science Directorate) is seeking a supplier to extract whole genomic DNA from 2750 ash tree leaf samples and sequence the whole genome of each sample. This work is part of a project on the genomic basis of ash dieback susceptibility.

Lot Information

Lot 1

RGB Kew (Science Directorate) is seeking a supplier to extract whole genomic DNA from 2750 ash tree leaf samples and sequence the whole genome of each sample. This work is part of a project on the genomic basis of ash dieback susceptibility.

Procurement Information

Framework Agreement NEUPC Direct Award, Ranked approach through Lot 3 of LAB2010 NE Life Sciences Equipment, Materials & Services Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e8b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077028-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20255 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
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@kew.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KEW GREEN
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDINBURGH GENETICS

Further Information

Notice URLs

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