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COR0924 Survey DNA Analysis

JNCC SUPPORT

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    2nd October 2024 12:08:52 PM

    TenderAmendment Deadline

    3rd October 2024 15:00:00 PM   Expired

  • Contract Summary

    2. Contract Summary JNCC wishes to commission a contract to undertake analysis of benthic DNA samples that will be collected during the COR0924 survey to a region offshore of St Kilda in Autumn 2024. Bidders are invited to provide a quote to include: • Cost of analysis per sample for up to 80 DNA samples; • Cost of reporting; and • Cost of storing actual samples for one year in case of future analyses dependent on funding. The contract, with any remedial actions following JNCC's quality checks, will need to be fully completed by March 2025. 3. Project Background and Aims Metaprobes have been increasingly used in recent years to passively collect DNA from marine habitats. They have the potential to provide a relatively cheap and minimal extra effort method of sampling DNA in marine ecosystems, complementing existing traditional survey methods. Metaprobes have been deployed in inshore waters but there is limited understanding of their use in offshore waters. JNCC aim to address this research gap by asking the overarching question: Can we detect benthic species offshore using eDNA collected with metaprobes? JNCC will be collaborating with Agri-Food and Bioscience Institute (AFBI) to undertake an offshore survey aboard the RV Corystes to a region offshore of St Kilda (survey code COR0924). The survey will depart Belfast Harbour on 26th September 2024 and return to the same port on 11th October 2024. During the survey, 36 sledge camera tows (Figure 1) will be conducted, providing an ideal opportunity to test collecting eDNA using metaprobes in the offshore benthic environment and to compare findings with benthic imagery. There is a risk that metaprobes may become clogged with sediment, impacting the ability to passively filter water and collect eDNA. This will be investigated through the study's experimental design by placing mesh around half of the metaprobes deployed. From outputs of the DNA analysis and camera sledge tows, JNCC aim to answer the following questions: 1. Does the species richness of benthic organisms detected vary between eDNA and imagery? 2. Does community composition of benthic organisms detected vary between eDNA and imagery? 3. Does species richness differ between metaprobes deployed with mesh and no mesh? 4. How many metaprobes are required to achieve a complete dataset? Additional information: You are invited by JNCC Support Co (JNCC) to submit a tender for the supply of works or services required under the above project. If interested, you should download and carefully read the documents contained within the zip file.

  • Contract Details

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    ocds-b5fd17-fcb27719-4603-40bb-b301-9c76cb43e44e

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    Procurement Stage

    TenderAmendment

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    CPV Code(s)

    38290000
    71900000
    73000000
    79311300

    CPV Division(s)

    38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
    71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
    73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
    79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

  • Awarding Authority

    JNCC SUPPORT

    Buyer Name

    Unique Onyewueke

    Buyer Email

    unique.onyewueke@jncc.gov.uk

    Buyer Phone

    01224083515

    Buyer Address

    2 East Station Road,Fletton Quays

    PETERBOROUGH

    PE28YY

    England

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COR0924 Survey DNA Analysis

JNCC SUPPORT

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    13th September 2024 11:18:18 AM

    Tender Deadline

    3rd October 2024 15:00:00 PM   Expired

  • Contract Summary

    2. Contract Summary JNCC wishes to commission a contract to undertake analysis of benthic DNA samples that will be collected during the COR0924 survey to a region offshore of St Kilda in Autumn 2024. Bidders are invited to provide a quote to include: • Cost of analysis per sample for up to 80 DNA samples; • Cost of reporting; and • Cost of storing actual samples for one year in case of future analyses dependent on funding. The contract, with any remedial actions following JNCC's quality checks, will need to be fully completed by March 2025. 3. Project Background and Aims Metaprobes have been increasingly used in recent years to passively collect DNA from marine habitats. They have the potential to provide a relatively cheap and minimal extra effort method of sampling DNA in marine ecosystems, complementing existing traditional survey methods. Metaprobes have been deployed in inshore waters but there is limited understanding of their use in offshore waters. JNCC aim to address this research gap by asking the overarching question: Can we detect benthic species offshore using eDNA collected with metaprobes? JNCC will be collaborating with Agri-Food and Bioscience Institute (AFBI) to undertake an offshore survey aboard the RV Corystes to a region offshore of St Kilda (survey code COR0924). The survey will depart Belfast Harbour on 26th September 2024 and return to the same port on 11th October 2024. During the survey, 36 sledge camera tows (Figure 1) will be conducted, providing an ideal opportunity to test collecting eDNA using metaprobes in the offshore benthic environment and to compare findings with benthic imagery. There is a risk that metaprobes may become clogged with sediment, impacting the ability to passively filter water and collect eDNA. This will be investigated through the study's experimental design by placing mesh around half of the metaprobes deployed. From outputs of the DNA analysis and camera sledge tows, JNCC aim to answer the following questions: 1. Does the species richness of benthic organisms detected vary between eDNA and imagery? 2. Does community composition of benthic organisms detected vary between eDNA and imagery? 3. Does species richness differ between metaprobes deployed with mesh and no mesh? 4. How many metaprobes are required to achieve a complete dataset? Additional information: You are invited by JNCC Support Co (JNCC) to submit a tender for the supply of works or services required under the above project. If interested, you should download and carefully read the documents contained within the zip file.

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-b5fd17-fcb27719-4603-40bb-b301-9c76cb43e44e

    Publication Source

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    Procurement Stage

    Tender

    Procurement Method

    Open

    Procurement Method Details

    Open Procedure (below Threshold)

    Procurement Category

    Services

    Tender Suitability

    SME

    Framework / DPS

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    38290000
    71900000
    73000000
    79311300

    CPV Division(s)

    38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
    71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
    73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
    79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

  • Awarding Authority

    JNCC SUPPORT

    Buyer Name

    Unique Onyewueke

    Buyer Email

    unique.onyewueke@jncc.gov.uk

    Buyer Phone

    01224083515

    Buyer Address

    2 East Station Road,Fletton Quays

    PETERBOROUGH

    PE28YY

    England

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