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title: "RBGKEW/504 Sequencing of Fraxinus excelsior"
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buyer: "ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS"
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# RBGKEW/504 Sequencing of Fraxinus excelsior

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8497fa56-8644-4f74-be0e-863bb8625e34

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens (RBG Kew) has completed the tender titled "RBGKEW/504 Sequencing of Fraxinus excelsior," which sought a supplier for DNA sequencing and data provision for a genome-wide association study on ash trees. The procurement process followed an open method and was classified under analysis services, with a total contract value of £70,000. The contract period commenced on 8th January 2018 and will conclude on 16th March 2018. The tender was published on 27th November 2017, with a final submission deadline for proposals set for 11th December 2017.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in genomic analysis and research laboratory services to expand their operations in the environmental science and botanical research sector. Companies with expertise in DNA sequencing, data analysis, and related laboratory services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in such contracts can not only enhance their visibility in the field but also foster collaborations with leading institutions like RBG Kew.

## Notice

RBG Kew wishes to appoint a supplier to sequence DNA and provide the sequence data for a genome wide association study on ash (Fraxinus excelsior). 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_3720 - RBGKEW/504 Sequencing of Fraxinus excelsior. The deadline for questions about this opportunity is 12pm on Monday 4th December 2017.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49a597d2-59e2-4ef4-b8b0-2157d1b5aeed |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2018 - 16 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| 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 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 | 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
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2018 at 15:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49a597d2-59e2-4ef4-b8b0-2157d1b5aeed
- 27 Nov 2017 at 14:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a12097d-f695-4f82-81dd-24da97f011bc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49a597d2-59e2-4ef4-b8b0-2157d1b5aeed
  29th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a12097d-f695-4f82-81dd-24da97f011bc
  27th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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