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Developing Habitat Scale DNA Monitoring in Support of Post 2020 Biodiversity Reporting Requirements

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Scottish Government focuses on the project titled "Developing Habitat Scale DNA Monitoring in Support of Post 2020 Biodiversity Reporting Requirements," which falls under the services category. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, and the current stage of the tender is active. The submission deadline for bids is 27 November 2020, with the project aimed at enhancing biodiversity reporting in Scotland, particularly through DNA-based environmental monitoring solutions. The project's location encompasses the region of Scotland, specifically targeting areas of biodiversity significance.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses focused on environmental services, particularly those specialising in DNA analysis and ecological monitoring. Companies with expertise in innovative environmental solutions or those experienced in conducting biodiversity studies would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The project's deliverables, which include consulting on DNA monitoring methodologies and presenting findings in seminars, may also appeal to firms engaged in scientific research and public sector environmental initiatives.

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Notice Title

Developing Habitat Scale DNA Monitoring in Support of Post 2020 Biodiversity Reporting Requirements

Notice Description

1. This project is being commissioned by the Scottish DNA Hub on behalf of the Coordinated Agenda for Marine, Environment and Rural Affairs Science (CAMERAS), which represents a range of organisations associated with delivery of the Scottish Government's environmental objectives. The Scottish DNA Hub includes a range of organisations with an interest in DNA based environmental monitoring solutions in Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

14. The following outputs will be delivered from the project: Phase 1 - A report describing the opportunities for the application of DNA/e-DNA monitoring methods in CBD and ecosystem resilience assessments. This will include a description of the benefits of DNA based methods over conventional approaches. - From the road map define a sampling and analysis programme that can be applied to a limited number of habitats in Scotland. Phase 2 - The sampling and analysis programme outlined in Phase 1. - Present the results of the monitoring programme in a report and provide the sequence data. If it has been possible to align the sampling in Phase 2 with parallel conventional biodiversity sampling programmes, then the report should consider differences in the results from them. - Make recommendations to address any challenges that arise from developing a DNA based monitoring programme in this project. - Cascade the deliverables at a seminar and host a training event to support the rollout of the methods. 15. Project deliverables reporting format should be agreed at the inception meeting.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000633611
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407376
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£92,762 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
spoeprocurement@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1412425466

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATUREMETRICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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