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title: "RBGKEW1398 - Fungarium Sequencing Project Phase 2"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e50e"
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# RBGKEW1398 - Fungarium Sequencing Project Phase 2

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e50e

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) has completed the procurement process for the "RBGKEW1398 - Fungarium Sequencing Project Phase 2". This project falls under the research laboratory services category and involves providing sequencing services primarily for the fungarium sequencing project. The successful supplier, Edinburgh Genetics Limited, will undertake the contract in London, UK, with an active award valued at £444,000 GBP. The process was conducted using an open procurement method, completed in mid-2025, with the contract signed on 30th May 2025. The project entails a service period of up to 36 months, with an option to extend for an additional 6 months.

This tender offers significant business opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in high-throughput sequencing and genomic research, as it involves whole genome sequencing of thousands of fungi with low DNA yields. Companies with expertise in handling historic and ancient samples using advanced protocols will find this project beneficial for growth. The open procurement method and detailed technical and commercial criteria highlight a competitive yet accessible opportunity for eligible businesses to engage with a prestigious institution like RBG Kew and expand their service offerings within the environmental protection sector.

## Notice

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew ('RBG Kew') intends to appoint a Supplier for a period of up to 36 months with the option to extend by up to a further 6, from contract commencement in 2025. The Supplier will provide sequencing services primarily for the Fungarium Sequencing project, but also for other projects using fungal whole genome sequencing approaches. The Fungarium Sequencing project at RBG Kew aims at whole genome sequencing several thousands of fungi from a combination of fresh samples and mostly historical/ancient dried fungarium collections. Samples are mostly reference type specimens with very low DNA yield. Library preparation requires ancient DNA protocols. The Supplier will provide high-throughput sequencing data either from DNA extracts or from library preparations supplied by RBG Kew, according to the sequencing requirements below:

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew ('RBG Kew') intends to appoint a Supplier for a period of up to 36 months with the option to extend by up to a further 6, from contract commencement in 2025. The Supplier will provide sequencing services primarily for the Fungarium Sequencing project, but also for other projects using fungal whole genome sequencing approaches. The maximum possible value of work under this contract is PS444,000 GBP excluding VAT. Services will be called off as needed and RBG Kew makes no commitment to any minimum level of spend. The Fungarium Sequencing project at RBG Kew aims at whole genome sequencing several thousands of fungi from a combination of fresh samples and mostly historical/ancient dried fungarium collections. Samples are mostly reference type specimens with very low DNA yield. Library preparation requires ancient DNA protocols. The Supplier will provide high-throughput sequencing data either from DNA extracts or from library preparations supplied by RBG Kew, according to the sequencing requirements below:

Options: with the option to extend by up to a further 6 months,

Renewal: c

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044990-2025 |
| 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 | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £444,000 |
| Lots value | £444,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £444,000 |

## 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 | RICHMOND |
| 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 | EDINBURGH GENETICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2025 at 18:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044990-2025
- 20 Feb 2025 at 14:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006245-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kew.org
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=970069265
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Richmond:-Research-laboratory-services./56587336M3

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