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

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a834a3b1-bb27-4d97-9d85-27872cfd9cfb

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## Summary

The University of Bristol has awarded a contract for "Bacterial whole genome sequencing" in the research laboratory services category. The procurement process was initiated on October 21, 2022, with a total contract value of £100,000. The supplier, Microbial Genomics Ltd, based in the UK, will provide the service. The contract period is from November 11, 2022, to March 1, 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in genomics or research laboratory services to grow their business. Businesses with expertise in bacterial whole genome sequencing, particularly those based in the UK region, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The University of Bristol is the buying organisation and has specified detailed requirements for the service, creating a clear framework for potential suppliers to follow in their bids.

## 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/5622f689-7263-4b0f-bb2c-84963bd5d9a1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 11 Nov 2022 - 1 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MICROBIAL GENOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2022 at 09:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5622f689-7263-4b0f-bb2c-84963bd5d9a1
- 20 Sep 2022 at 14:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3892ad0-eeb3-4f28-bcd8-4c55cd58722a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5622f689-7263-4b0f-bb2c-84963bd5d9a1
  11th November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3892ad0-eeb3-4f28-bcd8-4c55cd58722a
  20th September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://tenders.bris.ac.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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