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Understanding the effectiveness of environmental DNA (eDNA) techniques for detection of marine mammals: Lab analysis and reporting contract

NATURAL ENGLAND

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22 Nov 2024 at 09:43

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19 Aug 2024 at 09:56

Summary of the contracting process

Natural England has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Understanding the effectiveness of environmental DNA (eDNA) techniques for detection of marine mammals: Lab analysis and reporting contract". This contract falls under the research services category (CPV code 73110000) and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was an open procedure (below threshold), suitable for SMEs but not for VCSEs, with the contract valued at £48,500. The tender period ended on 9th September 2024 with the contract starting on 11th October 2024 and ending on 28th February 2025. Key contacts for this procurement included Samantha Parker and Nicholas Dunn from Natural England, headquartered in Norwich.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in environmental DNA analysis and marine biology research. The contract involves the collection and lab analysis of eDNA samples, with the final reporting due by February 2025. Businesses equipped with the capability for metabarcoding and detailed reporting will find this project well-suited to their expertise. Engaging in this contract can not only provide financial gain but also bolster a company's standing in the niche market of marine environmental research services.

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Notice Title

Understanding the effectiveness of environmental DNA (eDNA) techniques for detection of marine mammals: Lab analysis and reporting contract

Notice Description

Natural England seeks a lab partner for the analysis and reporting of marine environmental DNA (eDNA) samples for the understanding of this technique for marine mammal surveying. Samples will be collected in late summer 2024 and provided to the lab for metabarcoding analysis, with expected reporting delivery in February 2025. 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 Samantha.Parker@naturalengland.org.uk by 1200 BST on 9th September 2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to Nicholas.Dunn@naturalengland.org.uk and Samantha.Parker@naturalengland.org.uk by 30th August 2024 at midday. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2b943cb0-409b-4d68-9b6d-08ed1df61fca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/261abb03-063f-44f8-b794-806ad15b4152
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
10 Oct 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
NORWICH
Postcode
NR3 1UB
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Thorpe Hamlet
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APPLIED GENOMICS

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