Award

Whole Genome Sequencing Services for E.coli Genomes

FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)

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Award

09 Jan 2023 at 00:00

Tender

29 Sep 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The tender titled "Whole Genome Sequencing Services for E.coli Genomes" has been awarded by Food Standards Scotland (FSS). The procurement process was completed on 9th January 2023. FSS, a National or federal agency, based in Aberdeen, UKM, purchased services under the main procurement category of services. The contract, worth £160,000 GBP, was signed with Microbial Genomics Ltd for providing Whole Genome Sequencing services. The procurement stage was an open procedure with a focus on quality and price criteria. The contract covers Whole Genome Sequencing of E. coli genomes for a specific program.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies providing genome sequencing services, especially those experienced in Illumina technology. Businesses in the health sector would find this tender suitable for expanding their services. Interested parties should note the specific requirements outlined, including insurance obligations, experience criteria, and supply chain management expectations. The deadline for bid submission was 2nd November 2022, and the contract period extends from 9th January 2023 to 31st March 2024, with a potential for a 36-month extension. The submission method for this tender was electronic, and suppliers should ensure compliance with the selection criteria outlined for bidding success.

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Notice Title

Whole Genome Sequencing Services for E.coli Genomes

Notice Description

Food Standards Scotland requires a Contractor to provide Whole Genome Sequencing services for E.coli genomes and other bacterial samples

Lot Information

Lot 1

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) requires a Contractor to provide Whole Genome Sequencing of E. coli genomes gathered from samples across Scotland with minimum 30X Illumina (100-250nt min) coverage. The sequenced genomes will be used as part of the Work Stream 1 PATHSAFE programme. FSS requires a minimum of 2500 samples to be sequenced during the Initial Contract Period, though actual volumes may be much higher, with current estimates for 3000 samples to be sequenced by the Contractor by the end of October 2023. Samples will be provided to the Contractor in multiple batches of samples rather than a single large order. There may also be a requirement for Whole Genome Sequencing of other bacterial species.

Renewal: The Contract Period may be extended up to a maximum of 36 months after the initial period, at the sole discretion of FSS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000708401
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN468188
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
9 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
avril.gordon@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1224285172

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 5RL
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROBIAL GENOMICS LTD / (TRADING AS) MICROBESNG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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