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Review of biases in metabarcoding primers for DNA analysis

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Award

20 Nov 2023 at 09:05

Award Notice
Tender

15 Aug 2023 at 07:23

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural England has awarded a contract for the project titled "Review of biases in metabarcoding primers for DNA analysis" to The James Hutton Institute. The award date is 11th September 2023, and the total contract value is £16,250 GBP. The contract will be effective from 14th September 2023 to 26th January 2024.

The procurement process for the project involves a review of amplification bias in DNA metabarcoding, targeting the classification 73110000 - Research services. The project seeks to identify taxonomic groups not represented in current assays. The tender deadline for submitting quotations is 1st September 2023 at 12:00 PM. The project is suitable for SMEs, presenting business growth opportunities in the research services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Review of biases in metabarcoding primers for DNA analysis

Notice Description

This project involves a literature review into amplification bias in DNA metabarcoding and includes computational analysis to identify taxonomic groups of invertebrates that are not being represented in current metabarcoding assays. 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 nicholas.dunn@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 01/09/2023. 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. 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-b5fd17-44cdb5ad-4e11-4ccf-95f4-9f94834c90af
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acb5e2dc-7f96-4be4-a115-e2825733f8bd
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

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
13 Sep 2023 - 26 Jan 2024 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

THE JAMES HUTTON INSTITUTE

Further Information

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