---
title: "GB-Weymouth: Sequencing for CoV-2"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5dedaf23-a5f7-497a-9d46-69598e5adb73"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5dedaf23-a5f7-497a-9d46-69598e5adb73"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5dedaf23-a5f7-497a-9d46-69598e5adb73.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5dedaf23-a5f7-497a-9d46-69598e5adb73.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CEFAS"
published: "2021-03-05"
---

# GB-Weymouth: Sequencing for CoV-2

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5dedaf23-a5f7-497a-9d46-69598e5adb73

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5dedaf23-a5f7-497a-9d46-69598e5adb73)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5dedaf23-a5f7-497a-9d46-69598e5adb73.json)

## Summary

The procurement process for sequencing services titled "GB-Weymouth: Sequencing for CoV-2" was conducted by Cefas, located in Lowestoft, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £120,000, focuses on providing sequencing services for 100-200 SARS-CoV-2 RNA samples weekly. This tender process has reached the Award stage, with the contract commencing on 1st November 2020 and concluding on 31st March 2021. The procurement method details were not specified, but it falls under the research services category, with the relevant CPV classification codes being 73110000 and 73111000.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialised in research laboratory services and those capable of conducting complex sequencing and RT-PCR activities. Businesses well-suited to compete for this contract would include those with expertise in molecular biology, especially in the analysis of RNA samples. Engaging in this sector not only allows for a foothold in the ongoing response to public health challenges but also opens avenues for collaborative projects with established academic institutions like the University of Exeter, which was a supplier in this process.

## Notice

Sequencing services for 100-200 SARS-CoV-2 RNA samples per week. Service to include RT-PCR, miniprep and sequencing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8b109a7-edb0-4355-8253-a9e0dd896f39 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2021 at 16:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8b109a7-edb0-4355-8253-a9e0dd896f39

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8b109a7-edb0-4355-8253-a9e0dd896f39
  5th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=576628958
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5dedaf23-a5f7-497a-9d46-69598e5adb73. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5dedaf23-a5f7-497a-9d46-69598e5adb73.json.