Fungarium Whole Genome Sequencing Services for Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · Awarded contract
AwardedFungarium Whole Genome Sequencing Services for Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Awarded 01 Mar 2025
Awarded01 Mar 2025
Value£104,000.00
SupplierEdinburgh Genetics Limited
RegionLondon
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 1y 5mo ago3mo term
Awarded 1 Mar 2025Expired 30 May 2025
About
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew awarded a contract to Edinburgh Genetics Limited for sequencing services supporting the Fungarium Sequencing project and other fungal whole genome sequencing initiatives.
The contract runs for up to 2 months with no extension option, and the maximum possible value of work is £96,000 GBP excluding VAT, with services called off as needed and no commitment to a minimum spend.
The project involves whole genome sequencing of several thousand fungi from fresh samples and mostly historical or ancient dried fungarium collections, primarily reference type specimens with very low DNA yield, requiring library preparation using ancient DNA protocols.
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