# Bacterial whole genome sequencing

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [University of Bristol](/buyers/university-of-bristol/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £75,000
- Published: 15 October 2023
- Planned start: 30 November 2023
- Planned end: 31 March 2024
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: ed3173ec-5892-4067-9195-13870a15d763-689005
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ddfd36d-49b5-4c37-b697-0ebed848f217

## Description

In order to fully characterise the genomes of Gram negative bacterial isolates for a variety of research projects, we require a bacterial whole genome sequencing specialist service on an Illumina platform generating 2x250bp paired-end reads at a minimum depth of coverage of 30x and a median insert sizes greater than 600bp\. In accordance with procurement notices PPN 11/20 & WPPN 05/21 on Reserving Below Threshold Procurements, this requirement procurement is reserved to contractors based in the UK region\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed3173ec-5892-4067-9195-13870a15d763-689005)