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COR0924 Survey DNA Analysis

JNCC SUPPORT CO

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Award

08 Nov 2024 at 10:27

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

02 Oct 2024 at 12:08

Tender Notice
Tender

13 Sep 2024 at 11:18

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

JNCC SUPPORT CO invited tenders for a project titled "COR0924 Survey DNA Analysis" to analyse benthic DNA samples collected during the COR0924 survey to a region offshore of St Kilda in Autumn 2024. This contract aims to address research gaps in the detection of benthic species offshore using metaprobes. The contract period extends from 14 October 2024 to 28 February 2025, with key deliverables including the analysis of up to 80 DNA samples, reporting, and storing samples for potential future use. The contract, valued at £30,000, follows an open procedure (below threshold), and the tender stage ended on 3 October 2024, with expected contract completion by March 2025. Applied Genomics Limited was awarded the contract amounting to £23,940 on 11 October 2024.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in marine DNA analysis, laboratory services, and related research activities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), in particular, will find this project attractive due to its manageable scope and the open procurement method designed to encourage competitive bids. Companies experienced in hydrographic, oceanographic instruments, and laboratory services would be well-suited to compete, given the technical requirements and potential for future collaboration with JNCC and other similar projects, fostering business growth through innovative marine research and environmental monitoring.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

COR0924 Survey DNA Analysis

Notice Description

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fcb27719-4603-40bb-b301-9c76cb43e44e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a00125e7-a48e-487a-af17-1536e9082687
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38290000 - Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances

71900000 - Laboratory services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79311300 - Survey analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,940 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 Oct 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 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
JNCC SUPPORT CO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE2 8YY
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Fletton and Stanground
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APPLIED GENOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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