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title: "RBGKEW/778 Fraxinus excelsior genotyping"
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# RBGKEW/778 Fraxinus excelsior genotyping

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f6bd9c9b-dee5-48df-8042-ab9b4c2e7a29

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, which has initiated a tender for genotyping samples of the European ash tree (Fraxinus excelsior). The tender, identified as "RBGKEW/778 Fraxinus excelsior genotyping," falls under the laboratory services industry category, with a contract value of £75,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 18th December 2019. The contract period is set to run from 27th January 2020 to 13th March 2020, based in Richmond, England.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses engaged in laboratory services, particularly those with expertise in genetic testing or environmental science. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may particularly benefit from participating in this tender process, given its suitability criteria. Companies positioned to compete effectively include those specialising in biotechnology, ecology, or related scientific services, looking to enhance their portfolio through public sector contracts.

## Notice

The genotyping of samples of the European ash tree (Fraxinus excelsior). Please note the strict deadlines of 12pm on Thursday 5th December 2019 for questions about the opportunity, and 12pm on Wednesday 18th December 2019 for the return of tenders. All contact must only be via the Defra Bravo procurement portal linked below. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity please follow this link to the Defra e-tendering portal: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html. If you are not already registered you will need to do so first. Once registered and logged in you will need to search for 'RBGKEW/778 Fraxinus excelsior genotyping' to access the tender documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95dc360b-f929-49aa-85c5-7a0a6080aac8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2020 - 13 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| 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 | RICHMOND |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW9 3AB |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2020 at 12:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95dc360b-f929-49aa-85c5-7a0a6080aac8
- 25 Nov 2019 at 13:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc2aea11-38fa-4f13-9d3d-66112d243873

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95dc360b-f929-49aa-85c5-7a0a6080aac8
  15th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc2aea11-38fa-4f13-9d3d-66112d243873
  25th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html

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