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title: "GB-Weymouth: DA- Toothfish sequencing"
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# GB-Weymouth: DA- Toothfish sequencing

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d9f4c5f0-a2d1-4caf-a037-4c8ba3a78f47

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## Summary

The public procurement process, initiated by Cefas, pertains to a contract titled "DA- Toothfish sequencing" aimed at sequencing and characterising the genome of the Patagonian toothfish. This contract falls under the industry category of research laboratory services and is located in the East of England, United Kingdom. The tender process has been completed, with an award amount of £34,458. The tender period ended on 22nd June 2020, while the contract period commenced on 1st July 2020 and concluded on 31st October 2020. The procurement method details have not been specified.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in genetic research and genomic sequencing, particularly those with expertise in marine biology or similar scientific disciplines. Firms capable of providing advanced laboratory services or engaged in research partnerships could find it beneficial to compete for similar future contracts. While this specific contract has already been awarded to Exeter University, the nature of the work suggests that other academic institutions and research organisations may also look to pursue comparable projects in this specialised field.

## Notice

Sequencing and characterising the genome of the Patagonian toothfish that will be used as a high-quality reference, with publication, for further genetic studies

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a687fbb-4449-4509-8ea3-3d6bc11895ee |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2020 - 31 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,458 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,458 |
| 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 | CEFAS |
| 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 | EXETER UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2020 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a687fbb-4449-4509-8ea3-3d6bc11895ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a687fbb-4449-4509-8ea3-3d6bc11895ee
  9th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=552272922
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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