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title: "RBGKEW1066 Long-Read Ash Genome Sequencing"
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# RBGKEW1066 Long-Read Ash Genome Sequencing

Buyer: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-44ca7f5e-f055-41b6-a510-adbd3af12b71

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## Summary

The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew has awarded a contract for the RBGKEW1066 Long-Read Ash Genome Sequencing project. The contract, valued at £57,000 GBP, falls under the "Laboratory services" category. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on July 19, 2022. The contract period is expected to run from August 25, 2022, to October 31, 2022. The project is located in RICHMOND (TW93AE), England, and aims to sequence the whole genomes of European ash trees at a minimum of 15x whole genome coverage using long-read technology.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the laboratory services industry to engage with RBG Kew. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity particularly suited to their capabilities. Interested parties should consider the detailed requirements outlined in the tender documents accessible via the BRAVO platform. Businesses with expertise in high-throughput sequencing technologies and genomics analysis may find this tender aligns well with their capabilities and growth objectives.

## Notice

RBG Kew wishes to appoint a supplier to individually sequence the whole genomes of up to 50 European ash trees (Fraxinus excelsior) at a minimum of 15x whole genome coverage via a long-read technology. Fraxinus excelsior has a 1C genome size of 880 Mbp. RBG Kew intends to supply total genomic DNA for each tree with the following metrics: minimum of 20ug DNA; minimum concentration of 30ng/ul (as measured with a Quantus flurometer dsDNA assay); at least 80% of the sample in fragments with a minimum length of 40kb; minimum OD260/280 of 1.7; minimum OD260/230 of 1.7. Based on a fixed budget of PS57,000 GBP (excluding VAT), we wish to maximise: firstly, the number of trees sequenced at a minimum of 15x whole genome coverage (minimum of 13.2 gigabases of data per sample); secondly, in the event that all 50 trees can be sequenced to at least 15x (minimum of 13.2 gigabases of data per sample), the total amount of data in gigabases for each of the 50 trees. You are hereby invited by the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew to submit a tender to meet the Customer's requirements in accordance with the specification and associated documents as contained within this tender pack. Tender documents can be accessed via: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/go/08518853018185EF98F9 itt_10303 project_36622 Title:- RBGKEW1066 Long-Read Ash Genome Sequencing 2022 Suppliers will be required to register with BRAVO, if not already registered. All tender documents can only be accessed via BRAVO Additional information: Tender documents can be accessed via: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/go/08518853018185EF98F9 itt_10303 project_36622 Title: RBGKEW1066 Long-Read Ash Genome Sequencing 2022 Suppliers will be required to register with BRAVO if not already registered. All tender documents can only be accessed via BRAVO

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c949a0e-ddd3-4150-b43b-b7b3ff0e6e73 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 24 Aug 2022 - 31 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £57,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,000 |
| 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 | BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE UNIVERSITY OF YORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 25 Aug 2022 at 14:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c949a0e-ddd3-4150-b43b-b7b3ff0e6e73

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c949a0e-ddd3-4150-b43b-b7b3ff0e6e73
  25th August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/go/08518853018185EF98F9

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