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title: "DNA Sequencing"
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# DNA Sequencing

Buyer: UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e17c2e57-f97a-4c58-b1dc-2c6caafb7079

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## Summary

The UK Centre For Ecology & Hydrology recently completed a procurement process for a tender titled "DNA Sequencing," which was focused on shallow sequencing services, including DNA sample quality control and cloud delivery. This procurement, classified under research laboratory services (CPV 73111000), involved a competitive quotation method, with a contract value of £44,743.72. The contract period commenced on 2nd December 2020 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2021. The procurement was finalised with an award granted on 5th November 2020, with the delivery address located in Wallingford, England.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research laboratory services, particularly in molecular biology and genomics. Businesses with capabilities in DNA sequencing, library preparation, and related quality assurance processes could find a suitable fit for competing in this sector. Engaging in similar public procurement could enhance the visibility and profitability of SMEs within the scientific research community, potentially leading to further contracts and partnerships.

## Notice

Shallow sequencing - DNA sample QC, library preparation, quality control and cloud delivery

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e901fb6c-576a-41a4-82ba-ed205fac4bf0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2020 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,743 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,743 |
| 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 | UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY |
| Locality | WALLINGFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX10 8BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Benson & Crowmarsh |
| Westminster constituency | Henley and Thame |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2021 at 12:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e901fb6c-576a-41a4-82ba-ed205fac4bf0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e901fb6c-576a-41a4-82ba-ed205fac4bf0
  20th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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