---
title: "Bacterial whole genome sequencing"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-135189"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL"
published: "2023-12-06"
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# Bacterial whole genome sequencing

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-135189

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## Summary

The University of Bristol has awarded a contract for Bacterial whole genome sequencing. The University is seeking a single provider to support a research group for surveillance of bacterial isolates from animal and environmental sources. The contract, with an estimated value of £75,000 excluding VAT, was awarded on 1st December 2023. The University will not negotiate substantive terms, but suppliers can propose amendments before the Deadline for Clarifications. The contract's expiry date is 31st March 2024.

This tender by the University of Bristol presents an opportunity for providers in the research laboratory services category, especially those with experience in bacterial whole genome sequencing and capacity for 500 sequencing reactions per month. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) based in the UK region are particularly encouraged to participate. Businesses with expertise in DNA extractions from Gram-negative bacteria are well-suited to compete for this contract, which requires providers to demonstrate capability and experience in sequencing and analysis.

## Notice

The University of Bristol is seeking a single provider to support a research group undertaking surveillance of bacterial isolates from a variety animal and environmental sources.The research is funded by for Arwain DGC (Defnydd Gwrthfioteg Cyfrifol / Leading on the responsible use of antimicrobials Wales).The University of Bristol invites Providers to quote based on the University of Bristol Standard Terms and Conditions which can be found in the tender attachments. There will not be any negotiations on any of the substantive terms of the tender documents, including the Conditions of Contract. However, Suppliers may propose amendments, and raised as clarifications before the Deadline for Clarifications found in the Qualification Envelope, to specific clauses of the Conditions of Contract (where Suppliers are unable to accept those clauses unamended) and UoB shall, in its absolute discretion, decide whether or not to accept those amendments.Contract expiry is 31st March 2024, estimated call-off contract value is PS75,000 excluding VAT.Please see specification for full requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=135189 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MICROBIAL GENOMICS LTD (TRADING AS MICROBESNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2023 at 10:49 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=135189
- 16 Oct 2023 at 08:52 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=135189

## Notice URLs

- https://microbesng.com/
- https://tenders.bris.ac.uk
- https://www.bristol.ac.uk/directory/procurement/

## Provenance

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