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title: "31441 - Whole Genome Sequencing Collaboration"
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# 31441 - Whole Genome Sequencing Collaboration

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d59dd1c-499b-4bb0-b755-06e0ebbcbe97

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "31441 - Whole Genome Sequencing Collaboration" is initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal based in London, England. This project falls under the research laboratory services category and aims to address the ongoing issues surrounding bovine tuberculosis in cattle through enhanced genome sequencing techniques. The procurement method used is a single tender action, and the contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2021, lasting until 31st December 2021. Key details include a total contract value of £39,509 and an end date for tender submissions on 1st March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and laboratory services, particularly those specialising in genomic science and veterinary health. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in whole genome sequencing and related agricultural research will be ideally positioned to compete for this contract. Collaboration with large institutions, like The University Court of The University of Edinburgh, could also enhance the prospects for businesses looking to engage in innovative research projects with governmental support.

## Notice

Bovine tuberculosis (bTB), caused by Mycobacterium bovis, is a chronic disease of cattle, which remains a critical issue in livestock farming in many parts of the world, including the UK. Badgers were first identified as a potential source of the disease in UK cattle in 1971. Traditional genotyping approaches have been used to infer transmission between badgers and cattle. However, these methods have insufficient resolution to identify different sources of infection at finer spatial scales. This limits the value of these approaches to epidemiological investigations which require unravelling the potential transmission pathways amongst affected cattle herds and the local badger population. Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) provides a far greater level of differentiation of M. bovis strains than traditional genotyping methods. In a previous collaboration between APHA's NWMC (National Wildlife Management Centre), WGS was used to investigate the nature and extent of inter-species transmission in this system. The results of this extensive body of work revealed some key findings: - Transmission between badgers and cattle in both directions. - Within-species transmission occurring at higher rates than between species transmission. - Support for transmission occurring more frequently from badgers to cattle than vice versa - Evidence for sustained within species transmission of single lineages over long time periods. Defra have provided APHA with funding for a research project as an extension to the previous collaboration to build on the existing database of M.bovis sequences in this system by sequencing a further 132 isolates. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/710484bc-cc8c-4f69-a9e6-65390819916e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,509 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,509 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE UNIVERSITY COURT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2021 at 15:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/710484bc-cc8c-4f69-a9e6-65390819916e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/710484bc-cc8c-4f69-a9e6-65390819916e
  16th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a2992317-58e0-436b-9fce-82eb2cf2445e
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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