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Extraction and analysis of Great Crested Newt eDNA samples via single species and metabarcoding

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Award

30 Oct 2023 at 11:10

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

23 Jun 2023 at 07:52

Tender Notice
Tender

13 Jun 2023 at 16:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The buying organization, Natural England, is inviting tenders for the project "Extraction and analysis of Great Crested Newt eDNA samples via single species and metabarcoding" in the industry category of research laboratory services. The procurement stage is currently active, with a contract period from 24th July 2023 to 31st December 2023. Suppliers need to submit their quotations by 12 midday on 3rd July 2023. The project is located in England, United Kingdom, and the procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold).

This tender by Natural England offers opportunities for businesses in the services sector, especially those providing research laboratory services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this tender. The project involves DNA extraction and analysis, with a contract value of £20,000. Interested businesses should consider submitting their proposals by the specified deadline to potentially secure this contract and contribute to the project's successful completion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Extraction and analysis of Great Crested Newt eDNA samples via single species and metabarcoding

Notice Description

This project involves DNA extraction and analysis from filters for single species GCN assay on ~100 samples and metabarcoding with 2 primers on a subset of samples. Results to be written up in a Natural England commissioned report and data, including FASTQ files to be submitted as outputs. 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 debbie.leatherland@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 03/07/2023. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to debbie.leatherland@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-cce39fa8-acd7-4786-8d79-985d37b5c0c8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1eaa885-9417-4dc7-8397-62aa28e28e16
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
Large

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
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,705 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 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
Debbie Leatherland
Contact Email
debbie.leatherland@naturalengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSK ADAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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