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title: "Bacterial whole genome sequencing"
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# Bacterial whole genome sequencing

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c3b700b-9bb3-4353-bdb0-caaf21f0bbbd

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## Summary

The University of Bristol has awarded a contract for the provision of a bacterial whole genome sequencing specialist service in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender process was completed under an open procedure (below threshold), with a contract value of £75,000. The contract period will run from 1st December 2023 to 31st March 2024.

This procurement opportunity, reserved for UK-based contractors, offers a chance for businesses specialising in research laboratory services to engage with the University of Bristol. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the genomics industry seeking to fulfil the requirements specified by the University's research projects.

## Notice

In 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. In accordance with procurement notices PPN 11/20 & WPPN 05/21 on Reserving Below Threshold Procurements, this requirement procurement is reserved to contractors based in the UK region.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e45bb55f-ab94-48a3-9de8-827e1ae479dd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MICROBIAL GENOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2023 at 10:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e45bb55f-ab94-48a3-9de8-827e1ae479dd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e45bb55f-ab94-48a3-9de8-827e1ae479dd
  6th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://tenders.bris.ac.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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