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title: "RBGKEW1309 Long-Read Ash Genome Sequencing 2024"
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# RBGKEW1309 Long-Read Ash Genome Sequencing 2024

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f0a5cd0e-71a2-47f9-a409-e20abaae72f9

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## Summary

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, based in London, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the project titled "RBGKEW1309 Long-Read Ash Genome Sequencing 2024." This project falls under the research services category and involves sequencing the genomes of up to 300 European ash trees. The total value of the contract is £150,000, with work scheduled to begin on 19th August 2024 and conclude by 18th August 2025. The procurement utilised an open procedure and adhered to an open procurement method to select the supplier, Novogene (UK) Company LTD. The official contract award was made on 26th July 2024.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in genomic sequencing and research services to engage in significant scientific work. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate, as the contract's details indicate suitability for such enterprises. The requirement for high-quality technical expertise in long-read sequencing technology opens up potential growth areas for companies within the biotechnology and genomic research sectors. Additionally, businesses proficient in handling large-scale genomic data and meeting stringent quality metrics will find this tender aligns well with their capabilities.

## Notice

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew wishes to appoint a supplier to individually sequence the whole genomes of up to 300 European ash trees (Fraxinus excelsior) at a minimum of 15x whole genome coverage via a long-read technology. Fraxinus excelsior is a diploid and has a 1C genome size of 880 Mbp. In addition to the 300 individual ash trees, we wish to sequence a minimum of six technical replicates. Therefore, the total number of samples we wish to sequence is 306. RBG Kew intends to supply total genomic DNA for each sample with the following metrics: minimum of 10ug DNA; minimum concentration of 30ng/ml (as measured with a Quantus flurometer dsDNA assay); at least 50% of the sample in fragments with a minimum length of 40kb; minimum OD260/280 of 1.8; minimum OD260/230 of 1.8; minimum DIN of 7.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1725ab5-9241-4833-b1ea-aa636dc877f6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Aug 2024 - 18 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW9 3AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Kew |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond Park |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2024 at 08:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1725ab5-9241-4833-b1ea-aa636dc877f6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1725ab5-9241-4833-b1ea-aa636dc877f6
  22nd August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=884439565
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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