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title: "CEFAS22-11 Next Generation Sequencing (NGS Framework)"
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# CEFAS22-11 Next Generation Sequencing (NGS Framework)

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031eee

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## Summary

Cefas is seeking to establish a new framework agreement titled "CEFAS22-11 Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Framework." This procurement falls within the services industry, specifically classified under research laboratory services (CPV code 73111000). The project is located in the UK, with a tender period currently active. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with significant dates to note including a deadline for submissions on 4 April 2022. The awarded contracts will cover diverse NGS technical options and related services for a range of scientific projects.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses involved in biotechnology, laboratory services, and associated technical analyses. Companies that specialise in high-throughput sequencing, offering platforms like Illumina and PacBio, or those with expertise in various genomic analysis techniques, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Collaborations and partnerships may enhance competitive proposals, especially for providers capable of delivering comprehensive service solutions from sample receipt to data analysis.

## Notice

To help meet increasing needs, Cefas have a requirement to establish a new framework agreement for the provision of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) services to include the approaches detailed below, and any proposed solution/awarded Provider must be able to fulfil the following requirements (as a minimum): 1. The service provided must include the receipt of sample(s) from Cefas, Library Preparation, Quality Control and sequencing, and delivery of data back to Cefas. 2. The service provided must be able to offer, depending on the requirements of the project, a range of NGS technical options including but not restricted to high throughput short and long read sequencing (including Illumina MiSeq, HiSeq, and NovaSeq platforms, PacBio, and Oxford Nanopore Technologies) for a diverse range of sequencing requirements, including but not restricted to amplicon sequencing (metabarcoding and multiplexed protocols), whole/partial genome sequencing, mitogenomics, genome skimming, metagenomics and metatranscriptomics, RNASeq, and hybrid approaches. Depending on the requirements of the project, some processing and initial analyses of the raw data may be requested. Collaborative, jointly-authored projects will also be undertaken, with input from both parties.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To help meet increasing needs, Cefas have a requirement to establish a new framework agreement for the provision of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) services to include the approaches detailed below, and any proposed solution/awarded Provider must be able to fulfil the following requirements (as a minimum): 1. The service provided must include the receipt of sample(s) from Cefas, Library Preparation, Quality Control and sequencing, and delivery of data back to Cefas. 2. The service provided must be able to offer, depending on the requirements of the project, a range of NGS technical options including but not restricted to high throughput short and long read sequencing (including Illumina MiSeq, HiSeq, and NovaSeq platforms, PacBio, and Oxford Nanopore Technologies) for a diverse range of sequencing requirements, including but not restricted to amplicon sequencing (metabarcoding and multiplexed protocols), whole/partial genome sequencing, mitogenomics, genome skimming, metagenomics and metatranscriptomics, RNASeq, and hybrid approaches. Depending on the requirements of the project, some processing and initial analyses of the raw data may be requested. Collaborative, jointly-authored projects will also be undertaken, with input from both parties.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017492-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2022 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLH East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | CEGAT; MACROGEN EUROPE; NOVOGENE (UK; THE UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 71351100 - Core preparation and analysis services
- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services
- 79311300 - Survey analysis services
- 79723000 - Waste analysis services
- 90700000 - Environmental services
- 90711300 - Environmental indicators analysis other than for construction

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2022 at 12:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017492-2022
- 23 Mar 2022 at 18:07 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007937-2022
- 7 Mar 2022 at 22:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006229-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cefas.co.uk
- http://www.cefas.o.uk
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/go/39626026017F64A08C6F

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