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title: "DAERA - AFBI - 48363 (e)DNA Metagenomics for Advanced Plant Health Surveillance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-038628"
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# DAERA - AFBI - 48363 (e)DNA Metagenomics for Advanced Plant Health Surveillance

Buyer: AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-038628

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## Summary

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute has awarded a contract for the project titled "DAERA - AFBI - 48363 (e)DNA Metagenomics for Advanced Plant Health Surveillance" under the services category. The contract, with a value of GBP 237,000.0, was signed on April 3, 2023. The procurement process was conducted as an open procedure, with a tender initiation type. The contractor selected is Source Bioscience UK Ltd. The project location is at Newforge Lane, Belfast, UK. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in research and development services and related consultancy services to compete for a contract with the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute. The project involves carrying out Illumina next-generation sequencing on pre-extracted DNA samples over a four-year period. Businesses with expertise in this area and the capacity to deliver quality services within specified deadlines are well-suited to participate. The contract period includes regular performance monitoring to ensure compliance with the contract terms and quality standards set by the buying organisation.

## Notice

AFBI wish to seek a Contractor to carry out Illumina next generation sequencing on pre-extracted DNA samples, which will be collected over a four year period, as part of research projects, by AFBI Plant Health based at Newforge lane Belfast. Please see ID 4435227 - Specification for further details.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

AFBI wish to seek a Contractor to carry out Illumina next generation sequencing on pre-extracted DNA samples, which will be collected over a four year period, as part of research projects, by AFBI Plant Health based at Newforge lane Belfast. Please see ID 4435227 - Specification for further details. Additional information: Contract is for 4 years with no extension options.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009700-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £237,000 |
| Lots value | £237,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £237,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT9 5PX |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Upper Malone |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOURCE BIOSCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics
- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus
- 38432000 - Analysis apparatus
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2023 at 15:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009700-2023
- 17 Nov 2022 at 14:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032656-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.afbini.gov.uk/
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/topics/procurement

## Provenance

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