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Review and analysis of metabarcoding primers and DNA reference libraries for mammals occurring in the UK

NATURAL ENGLAND

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31 Jul 2024 at 16:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural England has initiated a procurement process for the project titled "Review and analysis of metabarcoding primers and DNA reference libraries for mammals occurring in the UK." This falls under the industry category of "Research and development services and related consultancy services" (CPV 73000000). The project will be conducted in the United Kingdom and involves an open procurement method below the threshold. The tender is currently active with a deadline for quotations to be submitted by 13:00 on 4th September 2024. The procurement stage is in the 'Tender' phase, with the contract period expected to start on 23rd September 2024 and conclude by 31st January 2025. Interested parties should contact Debbie Leatherland at Natural England via monitoring.innovation@naturalengland.org.uk for clarifications.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in eDNA metabarcoding, molecular biology research, and ecological consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply. Given the project's focus on analysing and consolidating DNA primer data for mammal studies in the UK, businesses with expertise in bioinformatics, genetic sequencing, and environmental data analysis will find this project well-suited to their skillsets and could benefit significantly from the exposure and experience gained from working with Natural England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Review and analysis of metabarcoding primers and DNA reference libraries for mammals occurring in the UK

Notice Description

This project aims to: investigate the most frequently used primers when investigating mammals through eDNA metabarcoding; look at the sequence coverage of these markers for mammals occurring in the UK in open access reference libraries and the confidence we can have in the sequences; look at primer bias through in silico analysis; and bring this information together into a single document that can be referred to when providing guidance. 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 monitoring.innovation@naturalengland.org.uk by 13:00 on 04/09/2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to monitoring.innovation@naturalengland.org.uk . Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers. Contract values stated above are VAT exclusive.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19b90f40-9112-4642-92dc-8329487785fa
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Sep 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 4LA
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Further Information

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