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title: "RBGKEW1398 - Fungarium Sequencing Project Phase 2"
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# RBGKEW1398 - Fungarium Sequencing Project Phase 2

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4377844e-394e-4d52-852f-7f32c1df12df

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is currently in the tender stage for the "RBGKEW1398 - Fungarium Sequencing Project Phase 2". This project falls under the industry category of Research Laboratory Services (CPV code: 73111000) and is located in London, United Kingdom. The initiative seeks a supplier for a period of up to 36 months, extendable by an additional 6 months, commencing in May 2025. Key dates include the tender period ending on 8th April 2025 at 12:00 PM and the contract period spanning from 5th May 2025 to 4th May 2028. The procurement method is an open procedure with an estimated value of £444,000 (GBP).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in high-throughput sequencing technologies, particularly those with expertise in handling historical and ancient DNA samples. The appointed supplier will play a crucial role in advancing fungal genome research by providing sequencing services for RBG Kew's vast fungarium collections. The opportunity is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs understanding the unique requirements of genomic sequencing in research settings, offering potential for growth and collaboration in a prestigious scientific endeavour.

## Notice

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew ('RBG Kew') intends to appoint a Supplier for a period of up to 36 months with the option to extend by up to a further 6, from contract commencement in 2025. The Supplier will provide sequencing services primarily for the Fungarium Sequencing project, but also for other projects using fungal whole genome sequencing approaches. The Fungarium Sequencing project at RBG Kew aims at whole genome sequencing several thousands of fungi from a combination of fresh samples and mostly historical/ancient dried fungarium collections. Samples are mostly reference type specimens with very low DNA yield. Library preparation requires ancient DNA protocols. The Supplier will provide high-throughput sequencing data either from DNA extracts or from library preparations supplied by RBG Kew, according to the sequencing requirements below:

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cb3c8c9-4155-4f57-ba4e-4b2491ae2afb |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 May 2025 - 4 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £444,000 |
| 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 | RICHMOND |
| 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

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2025 at 12:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cb3c8c9-4155-4f57-ba4e-4b2491ae2afb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cb3c8c9-4155-4f57-ba4e-4b2491ae2afb
  20th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Richmond:-Research-laboratory-services./56587336M3
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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