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title: "Genetic basis of silver birch adaptation to local environments and disease"
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# Genetic basis of silver birch adaptation to local environments and disease

Buyer: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff88cf0f-b532-4a77-b69a-a0d5b687c5d1

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew is looking to appoint a supplier for the project titled "Genetic basis of silver birch adaptation to local environments and disease" in the Laboratory services industry category. The tender involves sequencing DNA from over 2000 silver birch trees and has a contract value of £129,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender deadline is set for October 28, 2022. The contract period spans from November 24, 2022, to February 28, 2023. The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, located in RICHMOND, England, is currently at the award stage of the procurement process.

This tender from the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew provides an opportunity for businesses in the laboratory services sector to compete for a significant contract. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this open procedure tender. Companies specialising in genetic research, laboratory services, and DNA sequencing would find this opportunity well-suited to their expertise. The competitive nature of the procurement process ensures a fair chance for qualified businesses to contribute to the project's outcomes and potentially grow their operations through this contract.

## Notice

RBG Kew wishes to appoint a supplier to sequence whole genomic DNA from over 2000 silver birch (Betula pendula) trees to 20X genome coverage. Betula pendula has a genome size of 440 Mbp, so 20X coverage is ~9Gbp of sequence read data. DNA extractions from either dried leaf material or cambium tissues will be performed at RGB Kew, and DNA from each sample will be provided in individually labelled 2ml Eppendorf tubes. We will also send 20 spare samples in case some DNA is degraded. Additional information: You are hereby invited by RBG Kew to submit a tender to meet the requirements in accordance with the specification and associated documents as contained within the tender pack. Full information about the tender and the tender documents can be found as follows: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/go/8642667601839E373134 ITT: itt_10743 - RBGKEW1103 Genetic basis of silver birch adaptation to local environments and disease project_37453

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dd96241-2319-4155-b056-2cb728de15fd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 24 Nov 2022 - 28 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £129,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £129,000 |
| 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 | BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE 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 | EDINBURGH GENETICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2023 at 12:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dd96241-2319-4155-b056-2cb728de15fd
- 3 Oct 2022 at 14:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f4e9b30-b48b-47b7-af0c-f8b6d302ac2c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dd96241-2319-4155-b056-2cb728de15fd
  5th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f4e9b30-b48b-47b7-af0c-f8b6d302ac2c
  3rd October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/go/8642667601839E373134

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