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Review and Development of Marine Benthic Monitoring Protocol

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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11 Feb 2021 at 10:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Review and Development of Marine Benthic Monitoring Protocol" is led by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, catering to the environmental services sector. The contract is located in London, England, and is currently in the Award stage. The contract period commenced on 8 February 2021 and will conclude on 31 March 2021. The procurement method utilised was a limited competitive quotation below threshold, with the tender period closing on 20 January 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those with expertise in marine science and DNA-based monitoring techniques. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete, especially if they possess experience in developing standard protocols and methodologies for environmental monitoring projects. The awarded contract valued at £16,800 serves as an indication of the potential for growth in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Review and Development of Marine Benthic Monitoring Protocol

Notice Description

This project aims to develop procedural guidance for best practice on the use of DNA-based techniques to monitor benthic habitats alongside existing UK subtidal monitoring surveys. Specifically, the project will deliver a standard protocol for collection and preservation of samples from the benthic environment for DNA analysis. It will build upon any existing guidance or best practice available from published or grey literature to provide a robust, repeatable protocol to support the marine monitoring scientist who wishes to use these techniques to meet their monitoring objectives.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dd3f4920-7cd9-4f4e-b7e3-69682c26250b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02683625-96d7-4853-8d4e-0c9bab1b6e24
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
8 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
network.procurement@defra.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0

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

NATUREMETRICS

Further Information

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