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title: "RBGKEW1309 Long-Read Ash Genome Sequencing 2024"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-045914"
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# RBGKEW1309 Long-Read Ash Genome Sequencing 2024

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-045914

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew has awarded a contract for RBGKEW1309 Long-Read Ash Genome Sequencing 2024 to Novogene (UK) Company LTD. The procurement falls under the industry category of research services and is located in London, UKI region. Key dates include the contract being signed on 26th July 2024, with an initial tender stage that concluded on 13th June 2024. The procurement process was an open procedure with a maximum contract value of £167,000 GBP (excluding VAT). The contract entails sequencing the genomes of 300 European ash trees and six technical replicates, totalling 306 samples, with specific metrics detailed for genomic DNA supplied by RBG Kew.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in genomic sequencing and bioinformatics, particularly those capable of high-throughput sequencing and data analysis using long-read technologies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as larger organisations with expertise in genetic research and environmental protection, would be well-suited to compete. By participating, businesses can enhance their portfolios with a high-profile project, potentially leading to further research collaborations and contracts in the environmental and genomics sectors.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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. The maximum contract value is PS167,000 GBP (excluding VAT). We wish to maximise the number of samples sequenced at a minimum of 15x whole genome coverage (minimum of 13.2 gigabases of data per sample). Optionally, if all 306 samples can be sequenced to at least 15x (minimum of 13.2 gigabases of data per sample) within the maximum contract value, we may wish to maximise the total amount of data in gigabases for each of the 306 samples.

Renewal: Contract may be extended for 12 months subject to requirements of RBGKEW.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026781-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 22 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £167,000 |
| Lots value | £167,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £150,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 09:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026781-2024
- 13 May 2024 at 11:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015129-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kew.org
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=884439565
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./3N7G36RRG8

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