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title: "RBGKEW1309 Long-Read Ash Genome Sequencing 2024"
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# RBGKEW1309 Long-Read Ash Genome Sequencing 2024

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b00b2e4-2c2d-4f69-9b65-f7ca46455458

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is seeking a supplier to conduct long-read genome sequencing of up to 300 European ash trees for research services. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender closing on June 13, 2024. The contract is expected to run from July 29, 2024, to July 29, 2025, with a value of 167,000 GBP. The project is located in London, United Kingdom, falls under the services category, and follows an open procedure.

This tender by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew presents an opportunity for businesses in the research services industry, especially those adept in genome sequencing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this contract. The project's focus on genome sequencing offers a niche market opening for specialised businesses looking to grow through engaging in cutting-edge scientific research projects.

## Notice

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew wishes to appoint a supplier to individually sequence the whole genomes of up to 300 European ash trees (Fraxinus excelsior) at a minimum of 15x whole genome coverage via a long-read technology. Fraxinus excelsior is a diploid and has a 1C genome size of 880 Mbp. In addition to the 300 individual ash trees, we wish to sequence a minimum of six technical replicates. Therefore, the total number of samples we wish to sequence is 306. RBG Kew intends to supply total genomic DNA for each sample with the following metrics: minimum of 10ug DNA; minimum concentration of 30ng/ml (as measured with a Quantus flurometer dsDNA assay); at least 50% of the sample in fragments with a minimum length of 40kb; minimum OD260/280 of 1.8; minimum OD260/230 of 1.8; minimum DIN of 7.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf18ab55-3acc-468c-9191-46e41757cedc |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2024 - 29 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £167,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW9 3AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Kew |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond Park |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 13 May 2024 at 09:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf18ab55-3acc-468c-9191-46e41757cedc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf18ab55-3acc-468c-9191-46e41757cedc
  13th May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./3N7G36RRG8
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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