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title: "CEFAS26-11 Framework for Next Generation Sequencing Services"
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# CEFAS26-11 Framework for Next Generation Sequencing Services

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/cefas26-11-framework-for-next-generation-sequencing-services-ocds-h6vhtk-069850). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Cefas: "CEFAS26-11 Framework for Next Generation Sequencing Services". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £1,000,000. 5 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 19 Jun 2026, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: atamis-9529.my.site.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Cefas](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/cefas-gov-ea53)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £1,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 19 June 2026 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 5
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Research laboratory services
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 3 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/cefas26-11-framework-for-next-generation-sequencing-services-ocds-h6vhtk-069850#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-069850`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
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- **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/cefas26-11-framework-for-next-generation-sequencing-services-ocds-h6vhtk-069850#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [atamis-9529.my.site.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fatamis-9529.my.site.com%2Fs%2FWelcome)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/cefas26-11-framework-for-next-generation-sequencing-services-ocds-h6vhtk-069850#participate

## Description
Cefas are seeking to establish a Framework for the provision of Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) services, for a variety of NGS analyses methods, to support the delivery of numerous and varied research programmes that are utilising genomics.
The framework is split into 4 Lots and Suppliers can bid for any number of Lots. Cefas intends to award up to 5 Contracts for each Lot, based on Suppliers meeting the required technical and pricing evaluation criteria. Cefas will then call-off from the framework for individual project requirements, as set out in the full Specification of Requirement document in the Bidder Pack. If a Supplier is awarded multiple Lots, one Contract will be awarded to cover the relevant Lots.
The Contract implementation is expected to start in August 2026 for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for 2 further periods of 12 months each.
Prices will be fixed for the initial 3 year period of the Contract. Prices may then be increased on an annual basis if the Contract is extended, in line with CPI.
Lot 1 - Targeted Sequencing
Suppliers will deliver targeted sequencing analyses, such as:
• Amplicon sequencing and metabarcoding, utilising mainly 16S, 18S, COI and ITS markers, but also other custom primers may be required on an ad-hoc basis.
• Library enrichment, such as bait capture/hybrid probe capture techniques.
Lot 2 - Whole Genome
Suppliers will deliver whole genome, metagenomic and transcriptomic sequencing, in applications such as:
• Whole genome/metagenomic sequencing for microbial diversity, microbiome analysis, species identification, pathogen detection, genome assembly, AMR screening, population genetics.
• Transcriptomic/single-cell/spatial transcriptomic sequencing for host-pathogen interactions, functional annotation/classification, metabolic pathways, gene expression.
Lot 3 - Long-Read Sequencing
Suppliers will provide long-read sequencing analysis, using either PacBio or Oxford Nanopore Technologies. This may be for several different applications, mainly studies of:
• Microbial diversity, microbiome analysis, species identification, pathogen detection
• Whole-genome assembly, AMR screening, population genetics
• Nanopore-specific - Methylation sequencing, epigenetics
Lot 4 - Ad-Hoc Requirements
Suppliers will ad-hoc requests, i.e. those that do not fit in the prior lot categories. This would most likely be utilised when a unique/proprietary technology or analysis is required, such as RAD-Seq, that Cefas cannot undertake in-house.
Specifics would be detailed in the individual project request via the call-off process, which will be a mini-competition process as set out in Appendix 4.
AWARDED SUPPLIERS - 
Lot 1
Biomarker Technologies
University of Northumbria
University of Exeter
QIB Extra
Edinburgh Genetics
University of Plymouth
Lot 2
Biomarker Technologies
Novogene
University of Exeter
Edinburgh Genetics
QIB Extra
Lot 3
University of Northumbria
University of Exeter
Biomarker Technologies
Edinburgh Genetics
E...
> [Read full procurement scope and specification on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/cefas26-11-framework-for-next-generation-sequencing-services-ocds-h6vhtk-069850)

## Lots (5)
### Lot 1: Lot 1 - Targeted Sequencing
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 73111000
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £250,000

- **Contract Period:** 09/08/2026 to 10/08/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: Lot 2 - Whole Genome
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 73111000
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £250,000

- **Contract Period:** 09/08/2026 to 10/08/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 3: Lot 3 - Long-Read Sequencing
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 73111000
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £250,000

- **Contract Period:** 09/08/2026 to 10/08/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 4: Lot 4 - Ad-Hoc Requirements
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 73111000
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £250,000

- **Contract Period:** 09/08/2026 to 10/08/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 5: DUMMY LOT - PLEASE IGNORE
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 73111000
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £0
- **Description:** Dummy Lot only due to system error with publishing notice
- **Contract Period:** 09/08/2026 to 10/08/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** CEFAS26-11 Framework for Next Generation Sequencing Services (active)
  - Award id: `1`
  - Supplier(s): **Biomarker Technologies (BMK) GmbH, Earlham Institute, Edinburgh Genetics Limited (+7 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-168467`, `GB-FTS-58887`, `GB-FTS-93807`, `GB-FTS-185829`, `GB-FTS-184607`, `GB-FTS-150874`, `GB-PPON:PCDR-3422-GGMM`, `GB-COH-04078501`, `GB-FTS-186482`, `GB-FTS-8352`
  - Value: £1,000,000 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 09/09/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F044189-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-09-11T09:37:08.000Z
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