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title: "CEFAS-22 Sequencing Services"
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# CEFAS-22 Sequencing Services

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b8995391-dfd4-43f9-81a9-367944b4a411

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the "CEFAS-22 Sequencing Services" tender, initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This contract, classified under Experimental Development Services (CPV Code: 73120000), is located in the East of England, with a final contract price of £15,943. The tender was completed on 28 March 2022, with the contract period commencing on 30 March 2022 and concluding on 30 March 2023. This procurement followed a direct method as a single tender action, suitable for smaller enterprises.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in experimental development services and molecular biology. Businesses with expertise in DNA sequencing, specifically those focused on anti-microbial resistance gene discovery, will find this contract relevant. The completed nature of the contract suggests that although this specific opportunity is closed, similar contracts may arise in the future, providing avenues for businesses in this specialised field to expand their service offerings.

## Notice

Exeter sequencing service will provide expertise in deep sequencing of DNA for anti-microbial resistance gene (ARG) discovery and monitoring.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b736ac5-16aa-45a4-8f6e-f95d89e221d6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2022 - 30 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,943 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,943 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73120000 - Experimental development services

## Release History

- 19 Apr 2022 at 12:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b736ac5-16aa-45a4-8f6e-f95d89e221d6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b736ac5-16aa-45a4-8f6e-f95d89e221d6
  19th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a16882e7-c955-44f8-bbcb-21925299cec7
  n/a

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