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title: "CEFAS23-55 Contract for library construction & Miseq sequencing"
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# CEFAS23-55 Contract for library construction & Miseq sequencing

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-39d1ddcb-c6a1-4432-8279-6d1f95f51c4a

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## Summary

The contracting process for the library construction & Miseq sequencing contract was carried out by Cefas. This contract falls under the 'Research laboratory services' industry category with a contract value of £12,000. The procurement method used was a direct procurement through a single tender action. The contract period ranged from 8th March 2023 to 30th April 2023.

This tender by Cefas presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the research laboratory services sector. Businesses specialising in sample quality control, amplicon library construction, and sequencing services are well-suited to compete. The contract, which has already been awarded to Earlham Institute, invites businesses from both the United Kingdom and international locations to participate in providing the required services.

## Notice

Cefas require services for: 1. Sample quality control. 2. Illumina Universal Tailed Amplicon library construction from 112 sample(s). 3. Sequencing of above libraries (112-plex) on 1 lane of the MiSeq v3 flow cell with 300bp PE reads.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46897cb8-3df7-42a7-8e4b-b11fffb790e9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 8 Mar 2023 - 30 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,730 |
| 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 | CEFAS |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EARLHAM INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2023 at 08:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46897cb8-3df7-42a7-8e4b-b11fffb790e9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46897cb8-3df7-42a7-8e4b-b11fffb790e9
  5th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0d330a43-8de7-41a9-9adf-3edcda674aaa
  Cefas Purchase Order Terms v2

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