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title: "Bacterial whole genome sequencing"
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# Bacterial whole genome sequencing

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ddfd36d-49b5-4c37-b697-0ebed848f217

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## Summary

The University of Bristol has issued a tender titled "Bacterial whole genome sequencing" in the services category for a research laboratory services project based in the UK region. The tender, valued at £75,000 GBP, is in the open procurement method with an end date of 15th November 2023. The contract period is set to start on 30th November 2023 and end on 31st March 2024, with delivery addresses in the South West region.

This tender opportunity is reserved for UK-based contractors and presents a niche requirement for bacterial whole genome sequencing services on an Illumina platform. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in genomic services and research laboratory services would find this tender well-suited for growth opportunities. The University of Bristol is the contracting authority, providing a chance for businesses to engage with a reputable academic institution and expand their service offerings within the research sector.

## Notice

In order to fully characterise the genomes of Gram negative bacterial isolates for a variety of research projects, we require a bacterial whole genome sequencing specialist service on an Illumina platform generating 2x250bp paired-end reads at a minimum depth of coverage of 30x and a median insert sizes greater than 600bp. In accordance with procurement notices PPN 11/20 & WPPN 05/21 on Reserving Below Threshold Procurements, this requirement procurement is reserved to contractors based in the UK region.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed3173ec-5892-4067-9195-13870a15d763 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2023 at 13:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed3173ec-5892-4067-9195-13870a15d763

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed3173ec-5892-4067-9195-13870a15d763
  15th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://tenders.bris.ac.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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