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title: "RBGKEW/509 PAFTOL DNA sequencing services"
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# RBGKEW/509 PAFTOL DNA sequencing services

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6428981c-a689-4654-b0d5-458c36caa4db

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is seeking a supplier for DNA sequencing services under the tender titled "RBGKEW/509 PAFTOL DNA sequencing services." This procurement, classified under analysis services, is located in Richmond, England. The contract is set to commence on 15th October 2018 for a duration of 12 months, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. The total maximum value of the contract is £100,000, and potential suppliers must submit their bids by the end of the tender period on 30th August 2018.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in laboratory and research services. Competitors in the fields of plant biology, genomic sequencing, and related areas would be best positioned to respond to this tender. Since the procurement method is open, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, thus contributing to a diverse supplier base that can fulfil the various project requirements, particularly those related to the Plant and Fungal Tree of Life (PAFTOL) project.

## Notice

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) intends to appoint a supplier for a period of 12 months with the option to extend by up to a further 12 months, from contract commencement in 2018. The supplier will provide sequencing services primarily for the Plant and Fungal Tree of Life (PAFTOL) project, but also for other projects using targeted enrichment approaches. The maximum possible value of work under this contract is PS100,000 GBP. Services will be called-off as needed and RBG Kew makes no commitment to any minimum level of spend. The specification of services, instructions to tender, and template response documents can be accessed via the Defra Bravo link below. Additional information: The specification of services, instructions to tenderers, and template response documents can be accessed via the Defra Bravo procurement portal: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html. Once registered and logged in, search for itt_4692 - RBGKEW/509 PAFTOL sequencing services. The deadline for questions about this opportunity is 12pm on Thursday 16th August 2018.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e837028-267c-4fac-8f38-0947bc9430fe |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 20 Nov 2018 - 19 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS |
| Locality | RICHMOND |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW9 3AB |
| 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 | MACROGEN EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2018 at 14:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e837028-267c-4fac-8f38-0947bc9430fe
- 31 Jul 2018 at 07:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34ae5a69-79e6-412a-9659-58ba6beaaacb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e837028-267c-4fac-8f38-0947bc9430fe
  20th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34ae5a69-79e6-412a-9659-58ba6beaaacb
  31st July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html

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