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title: "CEFAS22-11 Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Services Framework"
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# CEFAS22-11 Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Services Framework

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3cc734e0-2ce6-4378-be8b-abdd114e357e

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the "CEFAS22-11 Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Services Framework" initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal in the East of England, United Kingdom. This framework is related to the research laboratory services industry and is currently in the Award stage. The tender period concluded on 4 April 2022, with the contract set to commence on 1 July 2022 and continue until 30 June 2027. The contract value amounts to £1,000 and was procured through an open procedure, allowing broad participation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in Next Generation Sequencing services and associated technical solutions. Companies that offer a range of sequencing techniques, particularly those with capabilities in high throughput sequencing, metagenomics, and initial data analysis, would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, the framework is suitable for both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), fostering a diverse bidding environment that can enhance innovations in the field.

## Notice

To help meet increasing needs, Cefas have a requirement to establish a new framework agreement for the provision of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) services to include the approaches detailed below, and any proposed solution/awarded Provider must be able to fulfil the following requirements (as a minimum): 1. The service provided must include the receipt of sample(s) from Cefas, Library Preparation, Quality Control and sequencing, and delivery of data back to Cefas. 2. The service provided must be able to offer, depending on the requirements of the project, a range of NGS technical options including but not restricted to high throughput short and long read sequencing (including Illumina MiSeq, HiSeq, and NovaSeq platforms, PacBio, and Oxford Nanopore Technologies) for a diverse range of sequencing requirements, including but not restricted to amplicon sequencing (metabarcoding and multiplexed protocols), whole/partial genome sequencing, mitogenomics, genome skimming, metagenomics and metatranscriptomics, RNASeq, and hybrid approaches. Depending on the requirements of the project, some processing and initial analyses of the raw data may be requested. Collaborative, jointly-authored projects will also be undertaken, with input from both parties.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fea9e09-af65-482b-9847-4c66055dc6c5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| 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 | 4 |
| Supplier names | CEGAT; MACROGEN EUROPE; NOVOGENE (UK; THE UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2022 at 13:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fea9e09-af65-482b-9847-4c66055dc6c5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fea9e09-af65-482b-9847-4c66055dc6c5
  27th June 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7c0d0183-2eb1-4eb1-9cf2-ee66d3904397
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.cefas.co.uk

## Provenance

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