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title: "Sequencing of Insect Transcriptomes"
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# Sequencing of Insect Transcriptomes

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aaf83fc9-4c7b-434a-b000-3cf7e647b3b5

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## Summary

The University of Exeter, located in Exeter, England, is seeking to procure library preparation and next generation RNA sequencing of insect transcriptomes for a research project focusing on gene expression differences between queens and workers. This open procedure tender, titled "Sequencing of Insect Transcriptomes," was published on 20th February 2019, and the deadline for submission is set for 20th March 2019. The contract period is expected to commence on 21st March 2019 and conclude by 22nd March 2019. This contract falls within the research laboratory services category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the scientific research and laboratory services sector, particularly those specialising in RNA sequencing and bioinformatics. Companies equipped with advanced laboratory capacity and expertise in genomic studies will be well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially fostering collaboration with the University of Exeter and contributing to innovative research in the field of entomology.

## Notice

The University of Exeter College of Life and Environmental Sciences wish to procure library preparation and next generation RNAseq of insect (sweat bee) transcriptomes for a project looking at gene expression differences between queens and workers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67e008c4-c18c-42f4-944b-2f2f10f4b57d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Mar 2019 - 22 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| 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

- 20 Feb 2019 at 12:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67e008c4-c18c-42f4-944b-2f2f10f4b57d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67e008c4-c18c-42f4-944b-2f2f10f4b57d
  20th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=27490&B=EXETER
  Please follow the above link in order to download the relevant documents.
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk

## Provenance

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