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title: "GB-LONDON: RBGKEW1371 - Fungarium Sequencing Project Phase 1"
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# GB-LONDON: RBGKEW1371 - Fungarium Sequencing Project Phase 1

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-945b2b01-291c-43e2-9942-7d54911cded9

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew ("RBG Kew") has initiated the tendering process for the "GB-LONDON: RBGKEW1371 - Fungarium Sequencing Project Phase 1." This project falls under the "Analysis services" and "Research laboratory services" industry categories. Located in London, United Kingdom, this procurement is in the tender stage with the published date being 19 December 2024, and a submission deadline set for 16 January 2025, 12:00 PM UTC. The contract period is slated to begin on 3 February 2025 and end on 31 March 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure, inviting suppliers to provide sequencing services for various projects, primarily the Fungarium Sequencing Project.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in sequencing services, particularly in handling low DNA yield specimens using ancient DNA protocols. The project is especially suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), although all suppliers will be evaluated based on the set criteria. The potential value of this contract is up to £96,000 GBP, with services to be utilised as needed, fostering a flexible partnership with suppliers. Companies equipped with expertise in DNA sequencing and capable of meeting RBG Kew's meticulous requirements for fungal whole genome sequencing are well-suited to compete for this tender.

## Notice

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew ('RBG Kew') intends to appoint a supplier for a period of up to 2 months with no option to extend. The supplier will provide sequencing services primarily for the Fungarium Sequencing project, but also for other projects using fungal whole genome sequencing approaches. The maximum possible value of work under this contract is PS96,000 GBP excluding VAT. Services will be called off as needed and RBG Kew makes no commitment to any minimum level of spend. The Fungarium Sequencing project at RBG Kew aims at whole genome sequencing several thousands of fungi from a combination of fresh samples and mostly historical/ancient dried fungarium collections. Samples are mostly reference type specimens with very low DNA yield. Library preparation requires ancient DNA protocols. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fcb61ec-2bfc-475c-a3b5-1a977d90f093 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW |
| 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 | TLI London |

## 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

- 19 Dec 2024 at 09:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fcb61ec-2bfc-475c-a3b5-1a977d90f093

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fcb61ec-2bfc-475c-a3b5-1a977d90f093
  19th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-LONDON:-RBGKEW1371---Fungarium-Sequencing-Project-Phase-1/897XU4EYGB
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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