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Crayfish eDNA investigation at Soudley Ponds SSSI

NATURAL ENGLAND

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23 Jun 2023 at 08:45

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Summary of the contracting process

Natural England is seeking services for the Crayfish eDNA investigation at Soudley Ponds SSSI project, located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This tender is currently at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 10th July 2023. The contract, valued at £10,500 GBP, is expected to be completed by 30th September 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold) and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

This tender for research laboratory services by Natural England provides an opportunity for businesses involved in environmental DNA monitoring techniques to participate. Companies offering eDNA water sampling equipment, DNA extraction, and analysis services are well-suited to compete. The contract terms require the provision of equipment and protocols, as well as reporting the results, aligning with the buyer's initiative to determine crayfish presence at the SSSI and surrounding catchment areas in the Forest of Dean.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Crayfish eDNA investigation at Soudley Ponds SSSI

Notice Description

In the summer 2021 crayfish plague was identified at Soudley Ponds SSSI and Cinderford Brook catchment in the Forest of Dean and is believed to have wiped out almost the entire white-clawed crayfish population (WCC) present. We are aiming to determine the presence of remaining WCC at the SSSI and to test for the presence of signal crayfish and crayfish plauge in the catchment using environmental DNA monitoirng techniques. There are two parts to this contract: * The provision of eDNA water sampling equipment/kits and protocols * DNA extraction, analysis of samples taken and reporting the results. Natural England will be responsible for the collection of water samples over summer 2023 from sites across the Forest of Dean. Contract to be completed by 30th September 2023. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to gavin.measures@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00 on 10/7/23. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to gavin.measures@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00 on 30/6/23. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-197cacf1-e52e-4e92-be5f-0630096e8f16
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6e0b18c-3ab0-45c5-a8ab-d9558af9557f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Jul 2023 - 30 Sep 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Gavin Measures
Contact Email
gavin.measures@naturalengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE2 8YY
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Fletton and Stanground
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

Further Information

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