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Interpreting DNA data for the assessment of river phytobenthos

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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Award

26 Oct 2021 at 08:14

Award Notice
Tender

02 Sep 2021 at 09:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs, involves the tender titled "Interpreting DNA data for the assessment of river phytobenthos". This opportunity falls under the research services category and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement method is classified as an open procedure and is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period commencing on 4th October 2021 and concluding on 31st March 2022. Tenders were to be submitted by 5:00 PM on 24th September 2021, with a contract valued at £50,000 and a minimum value of £25,000.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in research and environmental services. Companies that are well-suited to compete include small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in bioinformatics, ecology, and data analysis. Successful bidders may leverage this contract for further collaborations within the environmental sector and expand their portfolio by engaging in future initiatives related to phytobenthic assessments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interpreting DNA data for the assessment of river phytobenthos

Notice Description

Re-evaluation of the match between DNA (NGS) and light nicroscopy data for benthic diatoms using improved DNA barcode reference database and new bioniformatic pipelines on an existing dataset, plus exploration of the potential for different approaches to the analysis of DNA data for the assessment of the wider phytobenthic community, using existing DNA data and associated environmental information, leading to recommendations for further work in this area. Additional information: To apply please respond to the attached Invitation to Quote. Email your response to jo-anne.pitt@environment-agency.gov.uk. Tenders to be received no later than 1700h on Friday 24 September 2021.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fb6f1f25-b4b8-4cd0-8c33-8ceac318294f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e497f20-c48a-44ee-9d93-f99e237402b7
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

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,042 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
13 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5AH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UKCEH

Further Information

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