--- title: "GB-LONDON: RBGKEW1371 - Fungarium Sequencing Project Phase 1" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a0c99d0d-2a75-43f9-825f-8fdec2b96082" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a0c99d0d-2a75-43f9-825f-8fdec2b96082" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a0c99d0d-2a75-43f9-825f-8fdec2b96082.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a0c99d0d-2a75-43f9-825f-8fdec2b96082.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW" published: "2025-05-22" --- # GB-LONDON: RBGKEW1371 - Fungarium Sequencing Project Phase 1 Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a0c99d0d-2a75-43f9-825f-8fdec2b96082 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a0c99d0d-2a75-43f9-825f-8fdec2b96082) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a0c99d0d-2a75-43f9-825f-8fdec2b96082.json) ## Summary The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, has recently completed the procurement process for the "GB-LONDON: RBGKEW1371 - Fungarium Sequencing Project Phase 1." This project falls under the industry category of Research Laboratory Services and is located in London, United Kingdom. The contracting process was managed using an open procurement method. The tender, valued at £104,000 GBP, was awarded on 27th February 2025 following the tendering period, which concluded the same day. The contract commenced on 1st March 2025 and concluded on 31st May 2025. The process has now reached the award stage with the successful supplier being Edinburgh Genetics Limited, chosen based on the outlined criteria without a guaranteed minimum level of spend during the contract period. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in genome sequencing, particularly those capable of handling projects involving low DNA yield and utilising ancient DNA protocols, given the nature of the samples being historical and ancient dried fungarium collections. The contract was structured to suit a range of businesses, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), promoting opportunities for companies with the requisite expertise in fungal whole genome sequencing. Such tenders bolster business growth by providing access to niche projects within the research sector, thereby enhancing a firm’s portfolio and industry standing. ## 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/f34bcf26-e654-421a-8ea6-ba6bf87cbf97 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 Feb 2025 | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 31 May 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £104,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £104,000 | | 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, 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | EDINBURGH GENETICS | ## 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 - 22 May 2025 at 15:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f34bcf26-e654-421a-8ea6-ba6bf87cbf97 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f34bcf26-e654-421a-8ea6-ba6bf87cbf97 22nd May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=952476061 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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