Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c8e-81c0-71b7-9d72-6b0ad0464463/cefas22-11-next-generation-sequencing-ngs-services-framework closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # CEFAS22-11 Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Services Framework [Defra Network eTendering Portal](https://tendernation.io/buyers/defra-network-etendering-portal) Often single bidder Estimated value £500,000 Published 7 Mar 2022 Deadline Closed 4 Apr 2022 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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): - 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. - 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. [defra.bravosolution.co.uk/go/39626026017F64A08C6F](https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/go/39626026017F64A08C6F) Additional information: Bravo E-tendering Portal - managing procurement on behalf of Cefas [defra.bravosolution.co.uk](https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk) Thank you for your interest in tendering for this requirement, You will need to access the documents through Bravo Solutions portal using the link provided. 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If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the e-Tendering help desk. Please direct all questions and queries to Cefas using the message function of the portal, including any clarification questions. This is to ensure no questions are missed and that all answers can be shared with all interested suppliers at the same time. Read full description ## CPV classification Laboratory services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/cd596dcc-5434-42fa-b940-237b70e772af) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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