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title: "Evolution of Barriers to Gene Exchange"
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# Evolution of Barriers to Gene Exchange

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f344d51-eb0e-4fac-84bb-4e45d7ea1d8e

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has issued a tender titled "Evolution of Barriers to Gene Exchange," focused on research laboratory services. This procurement, valued at £75,000, aims to further understand natural selection processes concerning the marine snail Littorina saxatilis. The tender is currently in the active stage, with the tender period closing on 3rd May 2019. The project is based in Yorkshire and the Humber, UK, with the contract expected to commence on 27th May 2019 and conclude by 31st December 2019. The procurement process follows an open procedure, suitable for small and medium enterprises.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the life sciences and research laboratory sectors, to engage in groundbreaking genetic research initiatives. Companies that specialise in genomic services, particularly those experienced in adaptive differentiation studies, would be especially well-placed to compete. The collaborative nature of this project can benefit suppliers looking to expand their expertise and footprint within academic and research-driven projects.

## Notice

Previous work in the Butlin group within the University of Sheffield has produced a draft genome assembly for the focal species (the marine snail Littorina saxatilis) and re-sequencing has identified regions of the genome involved in adaptive differentiation between ecotypes. The current project aims to genotype a large sample of individuals for markers in these differentiated regions and in control regions in order to further understand the operation of natural selection in this system. This tender is funded by the ERC Additional information: All tender documents, correspondences and tender returns must be obtained & conducted through the In-tend site, via the link shown above.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb73767d-af45-45b9-829d-586c4994afd2 |
| 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 | 1 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 3 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2019 - 31 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,397 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,397 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LGC GENOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2019 at 11:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb73767d-af45-45b9-829d-586c4994afd2
- 11 Apr 2019 at 13:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b7de291-f514-4daa-a2b6-feced4cc6fff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb73767d-af45-45b9-829d-586c4994afd2
  1st August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b7de291-f514-4daa-a2b6-feced4cc6fff
  11th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/Home
  In-tend e-tendering portal address

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