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RDE628 Analysis of agri-environment pond eDNA samples for pond metric developme

NATURAL ENGLAND

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16 Sep 2024 at 18:11

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Summary of the contracting process

Natural England has awarded a contract to the University of Exeter for the project titled "RDE628 Analysis of Agri-environment Pond eDNA Samples for Pond Metric Development". Falling under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services (CPV 73200000), this project is located in various regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, and the method employed was a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at GBP 26,543.59, spans from 7th October 2024 to 7th February 2025. Natural England, based in London, led the procurement process and coordinated with partners such as the Environment Agency and the Freshwater Habitats Trust to utilise DNA data for environmental assessments.

This tender creates abundant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, DNA analysis, and ecological monitoring. SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to benefit from this contract, given its focus on analytical services and environmental impact assessments. Participating in projects like this can provide businesses with substantial growth prospects through partnership with a major public sector organisation and involvement in long-term environmental monitoring initiatives. The collaboration with recognised institutions underscores the tender's potential for fostering industry innovation and contributing valuable expertise to national environmental management strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RDE628 Analysis of agri-environment pond eDNA samples for pond metric developme

Notice Description

Natural England's AES Evidence Programme has commissioned a survey of over 100 ponds, including 40 buffered and 40 unbuffered ponds covering both arable and improved grassland systems. All ponds are not actively managed to assess whether management of the surrounding land parcel is sufficient to ensure good quality ponds. The ponds will be surveyed using the modified PondNet environmental survey and wetland plant survey, and water quality analysis will also be undertaken. This will enable PSYM analysis to determine if the pond is in good condition based on its ecology, whilst the water quality analysis will illustrate the efficacy of buffers. Water samples will also be taken from each pond for DNA analysis. In collaboration with partners at the Environment Agency, Cefas, Freshwater Habitats Trust, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, and Bowburn Consultancy, Natural England will combine DNA data from the AES ponds with DNA data from our national, long-term programmes which survey ponds every year (e.g. District Level Licensing, England Ecosystem Survey, GenePools, etc.) to develop novel metrics for assessing the ecological condition of ponds to enable landscape-scale decision-making. These data will contribute to natural capital accounting and 25 Year Environment Plan indicators, monitoring and evaluation of policy interventions including Environmental Land Management scheme, Nature Recovery and Net Gain, ground data for Living England, and remote sensing applications for condition assessment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-236a5633-a025-4c39-be43-a77876988638
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6ff1aa9-2590-4eef-b8b5-8f1b4d0fb73c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,543 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,543 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 2024 - 7 Feb 2025 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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

Further Information

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