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title: "RBGKEW/510 Sequencing of Quercus robur"
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# RBGKEW/510 Sequencing of Quercus robur

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8763e07e-4672-4db5-9663-2e53aefb440e

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens is seeking a supplier for the tender titled "RBGKEW/510 Sequencing of Quercus robur," which involves sequencing DNA for a genome-wide association study on oak (Quercus robur). This procurement falls under the category of research laboratory services, with an estimated contract value of £100,000. The tender was published on 1st December 2017, and the deadline for tender submissions was 15th December 2017. The contract period commences on 15th January 2018 and ends on 23rd March 2018, with deliveries to be made to Richmond, England.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in research laboratory services, particularly those with expertise in genomic sequencing and bioinformatics. Firms with capabilities in molecular biology or those involved in ecological or environmental research may find this contract especially relevant. By securing this contract with a prominent institution like the Royal Botanic Gardens, businesses can enhance their portfolio and gain credibility in the academic and environmental sectors.

## Notice

RBG Kew wishes to appoint a supplier to sequence DNA and provide the sequence data for a genome wide association study on oak (Quercus robur) which has a genome size of 750 Mbp. 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_3755 - RBGKEW/510 Sequencing of Quercus robur. The deadline for questions about this opportunity is 12pm on Friday 8th December 2017.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55dbd4c9-f851-4f65-8b71-1b290ddb8194 |
| 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 | 15 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 16 Jan 2018 - 23 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 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 | NOVOGENE (HK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2018 at 15:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55dbd4c9-f851-4f65-8b71-1b290ddb8194
- 1 Dec 2017 at 11:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f49a50b9-e43f-4100-b83f-4aa1c66e224e
- 1 Dec 2017 at 11:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f49a50b9-e43f-4100-b83f-4aa1c66e224e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55dbd4c9-f851-4f65-8b71-1b290ddb8194
  29th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f49a50b9-e43f-4100-b83f-4aa1c66e224e
  1st December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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

## Provenance

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