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

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cb84ada1-78ae-43db-bef5-e93d79331851

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## Summary

The University of Exeter is seeking to procure library preparation and next-generation RNA sequencing of insect (sweat bee) transcriptomes for a research project aimed at understanding gene expression differences between queens and workers. The procurement process falls under the open tender method and is classified under research laboratory services. The tender period ended on 20th March 2019, and the contract, valued at £48,515, commenced on 3rd May 2019, with a duration until 31st December 2019. The procurement took place in the South West region of England.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in research laboratory services, particularly those offering RNA sequencing and related scientific services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, as the procurement designates suitability for these types of organisations. Companies that can deliver high-quality laboratory preparations and have experience in genomic projects would particularly benefit from this opportunity to expand their business operations within the academic research sector.

## 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/772c18e5-a22c-43b0-b928-04091a266a0c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 May 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,515 |
| 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 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NOVOGENE (HK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2019 at 15:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/772c18e5-a22c-43b0-b928-04091a266a0c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/772c18e5-a22c-43b0-b928-04091a266a0c
  6th June 2019 - Awarded contract 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

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