GB-London: RBGKEW1276 - Whole Genome Sequencing for cacao DNA from herbarium specimens
Reference ocds-b5fd17-da614d87-ee1c-4215-bcc3-c037b1375741 · BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Awarded to RBG KEW for £17,920.
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The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) intends to appoint a supplier for a high-throughput sequencing service from ancient-DNA extractions sourced from historical herbarium collections of cacao specimens (Theobroma cacao, Malvaceae) and wild relative species (Theobroma/Herrania spp.). Utilizing a CTAB-extraction method, the extracted samples will be sent in batches. The supplier must conduct pre-quality control (QC) tests (including RNase treatment and DNA purification, if necessary) on these total-genome DNA extractions, ensuring acceptable yields and concentrations. Tasks also include library preparation using the Nextera XT Library Kit and performing paired-end whole genomic sequencing (WGS) using the Illumina NovaSeq 6000 (or an equally powerful sequencing platform) to seek obtaining ideally ~12 Gb per sample, depending on the conditions of the sample. This process aims to cover 120-140 samples, targeting a coverage of 15-30x each, given the known genome size of Theobroma species at ~450-490 Mbp. The supplier should be acquainted with high-throughput sequencing from aged herbarium samples, due to the historical nature of these collections (pres…
Awards
| Awarded to | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|
| RBG KEW | £17,920 | 16 February 2024 |
Official publications
| Medium | Reference | Date |
|---|---|---|
| FTS | 8b9908eb-cc22-41d9-a2d6-9e47aa12554f-734557 | 22 March 2024 |
| Contracts Finder | 8b9908eb-cc22-41d9-a2d6-9e47aa12554f-734557 | 22 March 2024 |
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