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Genetic analysis of trapped mink in East Anglia

NATURAL ENGLAND

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14 Dec 2022 at 12:12

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Summary of the contracting process

Natural England has awarded a contract for the project titled "Genetic analysis of trapped mink in East Anglia" to Waterlife Recovery Trust. The contract falls under the industry category of Research services and has a total value of £24,999. The procurement method used was direct, specifically a Single tender action (below threshold). The tender period concluded on 10th November 2022, and the contract period runs from 25th November 2022 to 31st March 2023. The project is located in the East of England region.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research services and genetic analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. The project scope includes genetic analysis of American mink samples, mitochondrial DNA sequencing, and the generation of a detailed report with actionable insights for trapping projects. Businesses interested in environmental research and wildlife conservation would find this tender particularly relevant for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Genetic analysis of trapped mink in East Anglia

Notice Description

1. An optimised panel of >60 microsatellite markers suitable for the genetic analysis of American mink and applicable to samples from across the UK and beyond. 2. An optimised procedure for low-cost mitochondrial DNA sequencing. 3. Sequencing and genotyping of all samples collected up until the end of Jan-uary 2023. 4. Genetic analysis of these samples, to include: identification of parent-offspring pairs / trios, reconstruction of the best-fit distribution of dispersal dis-tances; a geographic map of genetic population size estimates; a genetic map of mink across the East of England. 5. Final output in the form of a report including a description of the methods used, detailed results and recommended next steps detailing how the results can be used to inform trapping projects. The report will include any con-straints, limitations and areas for future work and development. The report will be drafted using Microsoft Office software on the appropriate Natural England Template (to be supplied). Any detailed supporting information will be presented in annexes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-03acc246-8fe7-4a37-b414-eb7222d323fc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c4cfcdb-a098-4948-8a17-f0ad656e0172
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,999 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5AH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATERLIFE RECOVERY TRUST

Further Information

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