--- title: "Library preparation and sequencing of RNA extracted from cowpea (Vigna unguiculata)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c298eb5c-a618-4877-b57c-62d6694375d3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c298eb5c-a618-4877-b57c-62d6694375d3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c298eb5c-a618-4877-b57c-62d6694375d3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c298eb5c-a618-4877-b57c-62d6694375d3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LANCASTER UNIVERSITY" published: "2022-10-27" --- # Library preparation and sequencing of RNA extracted from cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c298eb5c-a618-4877-b57c-62d6694375d3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c298eb5c-a618-4877-b57c-62d6694375d3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c298eb5c-a618-4877-b57c-62d6694375d3.json) ## Summary The Lancaster University is looking for providers to offer an RNA sequencing service for 1338 samples of cowpea leaves. The project is part of the Realizing Increased Photosynthetic Efficiency (RIPE) initiative funded by multiple organisations. The tender has a value of £100,000 GBP and a contract period starting on 6th December 2022 and ending on 4th December 2023. This opportunity for business growth is open to service providers in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this tender, which follows an open procedure below the threshold. The tender period ends on 16th November 2022, providing potential suppliers with a clear deadline to submit their proposals. ## Notice The University is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this ITT for the provision of an RNA sequencing service, to include quality control checking of provided samples and library preparation for 1338 samples extracted from leaves of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata). The extracted RNA was obtained from 446 accessions with three biological replicates per accession, and anticipated uses for the sequencing data are a transcriptome wide association study as well as evaluation of differential expression among accessions. Other Information: the work is part of ongoing Realizing Increased Photosynthetic Efficiency (RIPE), funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), the Foundation for Food and Agricultural Research, and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. It is required that research data generated by RIPE is published open access according to BMGF policy following IP review. Data confidentiality and security at point of transfer to the client is anticipated, aligned with grant terms and conditions. There may be the possibility of a contract extension or additions to accommodate further compatible and complimentary purchases in the future (e.g., sequencing or re-sequencing of additional batches of samples relevant to the prepared libraries). Any extension will be subject to the award of additional grant funding to the University. We therefore ask that, if possible, quotations be valid until 31st December 2023, please clearly indicate this in your return. Additional information: This tender is being conducted electronically using the Lancaster University e-tendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ To receive documents new users must first register and obtain log in details. Existing users should log in to the web site and express interest. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86d5f640-822b-4add-b57a-d50eeace1f29 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Oct 2022 | | Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Dec 2022 - 4 Dec 2023 | | 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 | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY | | Locality | LANCASTER | | Post town | Lancaster | | Postcode | LA1 4YQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre | | Local authority | Lancaster | | Electoral ward | University | | Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 27 Oct 2022 at 13:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86d5f640-822b-4add-b57a-d50eeace1f29 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86d5f640-822b-4add-b57a-d50eeace1f29 27th October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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