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Bacterial whole genome sequencing

University of Bristol

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Dec 2022 at 09:35

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Tender

20 Sep 2022 at 17:53

S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol, located in Bristol, has awarded a contract for 'Bacterial whole genome sequencing' to Microbial Genomics Ltd. The procurement stage was the award, and the contract was signed on 10th November 2022. The industry category is goods, and the contract value is £100,000. The University of Bristol initiated this tender, seeking a provider for large research projects involving bacterial isolates surveillance from human and animal sources in the UK, Argentina, and Thailand.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in research laboratory services, particularly those with expertise in bacterial whole genome sequencing. The University of Bristol emphasises data consistency, requiring cross-comparable data sets between projects and bioinformatics services such as taxonomic assignment and assembly. As the tender was awarded to Microbial Genomics Ltd, businesses with capabilities in genetic sequencing and bioinformatics could find lucrative opportunities through this contract. The University of Bristol aims to support economic and social objectives through community benefits included in the contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bacterial whole genome sequencing

Notice Description

IntroductionThe University of Bristol is seeking a single provider to support a number of large research projects for which the research group undertakes surveillance of bacterial isolates from a variety of human and animal sources in the UK, Argentina and Thailand.The research is funded by for Arwain DGC (Defnydd Gwrthfioteg Cyfrifol / Leading on the responsible use of antimicrobials Wales); and the UKRI Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC).The contract must be in place during December 2022...General RequirementsIn order to fully characterise the genomes of Gram negative bacterial isolates for a variety of research projects, we require a bacterial whole genome sequencing specialist service on an Illumina platform generating 2x250bp paired-end reads at a minimum depth of coverage of 30x and a median insert sizes greater than 600bp.The bacteria under study are known to lose plasmids in cold storage conditions over time. In order to mitigate against plasmid loss we need a sequencing provider who has existing protocols that preserve the DNA of the isolates as close to the point of isolation as possible.For each isolate we can provide the equivalent of 8 OD600nm or 4 x 109 cells...Commissioning of WorkThe isolates are currently prepared in batches of 93 with the requirement to ship the order in multiple batches. The volume of work will fluctuate dependant on the research project outputs.Orders will normally be placed via a University of Bristol Purchase Order, covering the batch work over a period of time.Batches are currently posted to the supplier by the University at the University's expense.Bidders should confirm batch requirements if different to 93 and any shipping protocols...Data RequirementsThese data sets are key to a number of large research projects and we require data to be cross-comparable between projects. Therefore, for these projects we also require several bioinformatics services, including taxonomic assignment using Kraken, mapping, variant calling, assembly and annotation (fasta, gbk, gff, fastq files).We will require the data to be generated and the bioinformatics completed for each batch of isolates within 8 weeks of receipt of the isolates.Data should remain available for access from the provider for a minimum of 12 months from the date of sequencing completion and be provided on a centralised platform rather than only via data link.Bidders should describe how the data is stored, released and accessed by the University.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-124876
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=124876
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Bristol
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Microbial Genomics Ltd (Trading As Microbesng)

Further Information

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