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title: "CEFAS24-155 Contract for tagging & parallel sequencing library prep from marine environmental samples"
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# CEFAS24-155 Contract for tagging & parallel sequencing library prep from marine environmental samples

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8be39be3-9e74-40be-8102-0cfc5a4d5207

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## Summary

Cefas has awarded a contract for tagging and parallel sequencing library preparation from marine environmental samples to the Earlham Institute. The award was confirmed on 1st November 2024, with the contract running from 1st September 2024 to 31st March 2025. This project, classified under the research laboratory services category, involves preparing sequencing libraries from a range of amplicons like 18S, 16S, Tele02, and others. The scope of delivery includes diverse geographic locations such as British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action due to its below-threshold value, totalling £30,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine environmental research and sequencing services. Companies with expertise in high-throughput sequencing and experience with various amplicons will find this project particularly appealing. Due to the contract's structure favouring SMEs and VCSEs, smaller enterprises and social ventures with technical capabilities in this field can leverage this contract to expand their market presence and demonstrate their specialised services to a highly reputable research institution like Cefas.

## Notice

Tagging and parallel sequencing libraries prepared from a range of amplicons (18S, 16S, Tele02, MIMammals, etc), amplified from marine environmental samples.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5c32580-71fd-47ea-9129-955dda3d6726 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EARLHAM INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2024 at 13:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5c32580-71fd-47ea-9129-955dda3d6726

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5c32580-71fd-47ea-9129-955dda3d6726
  1st November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/082e6c20-de6d-450a-8ad2-d1fb08ea660b
  Cefas Purchase Order Terms v3

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