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# CEFAS22-11 Next Generation Sequencing (NGS Framework)

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/cefas22-11-next-generation-sequencing-ngs-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-031eee). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Cefas: "CEFAS22-11 Next Generation Sequencing (NGS Framework)". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £500,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 4 Apr 2022, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: defra.bravosolution.co.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Cefas](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/cefas-gov-ea53)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £500,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 4 April 2022 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Analysis services, Core preparation and analysis services, Environmental indicators analysis other than for construction, Environmental services, Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis (+5 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UKH, UKK
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-031eee`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
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- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/cefas22-11-next-generation-sequencing-ngs-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-031eee#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [defra.bravosolution.co.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdefra.bravosolution.co.uk%2Fgo%2F39626026017F64A08C6F)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/cefas22-11-next-generation-sequencing-ngs-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-031eee#participate

## Description
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.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 71241000, 71351100, 71620000, 71621000, 71900000, 73111000
- **Delivery regions:** UKH, UKK

- **Estimated Value:** £500,000
- **Description:** 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...
- **Contract Period:** 30/04/2022 to 30/04/2027

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (4)
- **Award:** CEFAS22-11 Next Generation Sequencing Services Framework (active)
  - Award id: `017492-2022-1`
  - Supplier(s): **The University of Exeter**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-186482`
  - Value: £1,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** CEFAS22-11 Next Generation Sequencing Services Framework (active)
  - Award id: `017492-2022-2`
  - Supplier(s): **CeGat GmbH**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-116861`
  - Value: £1,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** CEFAS22-11 Next Generation Sequencing Services Framework (active)
  - Award id: `017492-2022-3`
  - Supplier(s): **Macrogen Europe BV**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-56635`
  - Value: £1,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** CEFAS22-11 Next Generation Sequencing Services Framework (active)
  - Award id: `017492-2022-4`
  - Supplier(s): **Novogene (UK) Company Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-150874`
  - Value: £1,000 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (4)
- **Contract:** CEFAS22-11 Next Generation Sequencing Services Framework (active)
  - Signed Value: £1,000
  - Signed Date: 23/06/2022

- **Contract:** CEFAS22-11 Next Generation Sequencing Services Framework (active)
  - Signed Value: £1,000
  - Signed Date: 16/06/2022

- **Contract:** CEFAS22-11 Next Generation Sequencing Services Framework (active)
  - Signed Value: £1,000
  - Signed Date: 15/06/2022

- **Contract:** CEFAS22-11 Next Generation Sequencing Services Framework (active)
  - Signed Value: £1,000
  - Signed Date: 14/06/2022

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F017492-2022)
- **Last Source Update:** 2022-06-27T12:11:46.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-26T12:35:06.346Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-031eee