Whole Genome Sequencing Services for E.coli Genomes

Concepts

• laboratory services
• aberdeen
• food standards scotland
• whole genome sequencing services
• sequenced genomes
• whole genome sequencing
• coli genomes
• e.coli genomes
• whole genome sequencing of other bacterial species
• research laboratory

Location

Scotland:

Description

Food Standards Scotland requires a Contractor to provide Whole Genome Sequencing services for E.coli genomes and other bacterial samples

Total Quantity or Scope

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) requires a Contractor to provide Whole Genome Sequencing of E. coli genomes gathered from samples across Scotland with minimum 30X Illumina (100-250nt min) coverage. The sequenced genomes will be used as part of the Work Stream 1 PATHSAFE programme. FSS requires a minimum of 2500 samples to be sequenced during the Initial Contract Period, though actual volumes may be much higher, with current estimates for 3000 samples to be sequenced by the Contractor by the end of October 2023. Samples will be provided to the Contractor in multiple batches of samples rather than a single large order. There may also be a requirement for Whole Genome Sequencing of other bacterial species.

Renewal Options

The Contract Period may be extended up to a maximum of 36 months after the initial period, at the sole discretion of FSS

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 71900000 - Laboratory services
• 73111000 - Research laboratory services
• 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are available.
• Financial restrictions apply.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** It is a requirement that tenderers hold or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract the types of insurance indicated below: Public Liability Insurance in the sum of not less than 1,000,000 GBP and Employer’s Liability Insurance in the sum of not less than 5,000,000 GBP or in accordance with any legal obligation applicable Tenderers are required to demonstrate suitable experience and track record of delivering Whole Genome Sequencing Services using Illuminia technology by providing 2 examples where they have delivered similar services within the past 3 years. Tenderers should state if they intend or do not intend to use a supply chain to deliver the requirements detailed in the Contract Notice. If Tenderers intend to use a supply chain, they should confirm they have (or have access to) the relevant supply chain management and tracking systems to ensure a resilient and sustainable supply chain. This will include confirmation that they have the systems in place to pay subcontractors through the supply chain promptly and effectively and the evidence listed below will be provided as requested. Prior to contract award Scottish Procurement will ask the Economic Operator to provide evidence of: a their standard payment terms b ≥95% of all supply chain invoices being paid on time (in accordance with the terms of contract) in the last financial year. If the Economic Operator is unable to confirm b) they must provide an improvement plan, signed by their Director, which improves the payment performance. If the Economic Operator cannot evidence a) and b) and, if required the provision of an improvement plan signed by their Director which improves the payment performance, then an award of contract will not be made. The Tenderer must confirm they have all appropriate licences required to provide Whole Genome Sequencing using Illumina technology Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Single Procurement Document will be scored on a pass/fail basis. Award Criteria Questions can be found in the ITT together with the weightings. Question scoring methodology for award criteria is outlined in Invitation to Tender. Bidders must complete the SPD (Scotland) to demonstrate adherence to the exclusion and selection criteria for this procurement. If there are named subcontractors/technicians upon which the bidder will rely to meet the selection criteria, these named parties must complete and reattach the SPD Supplier Response Form attached to SPD questions 2C.1.1 and 2D.1.2. These parties must complete the first 3 sections of the SPD form, as well as any part of the Section 4 selection criteria that the main bidder will rely upon the parties to fulfil. If parties have not yet been identified, this information may be required at a later date. Food Standards Scotland reserves the right to request this information from relevant parties upon whom the main bidder will not rely to fulfil selection criteria. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=708401. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 (SC Ref:708401) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=708401