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title: "Genetic analysis of trapped mink in East Anglia"
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# Genetic analysis of trapped mink in East Anglia

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-03acc246-8fe7-4a37-b414-eb7222d323fc

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## Summary

Natural England has awarded a contract for the project titled "Genetic analysis of trapped mink in East Anglia" to Waterlife Recovery Trust. The contract falls under the industry category of Research services and has a total value of £24,999. The procurement method used was direct, specifically a Single tender action (below threshold). The tender period concluded on 10th November 2022, and the contract period runs from 25th November 2022 to 31st March 2023. The project is located in the East of England region.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research services and genetic analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. The project scope includes genetic analysis of American mink samples, mitochondrial DNA sequencing, and the generation of a detailed report with actionable insights for trapping projects. Businesses interested in environmental research and wildlife conservation would find this tender particularly relevant for business growth.

## Notice

1. An optimised panel of >60 microsatellite markers suitable for the genetic analysis of American mink and applicable to samples from across the UK and beyond. 2. An optimised procedure for low-cost mitochondrial DNA sequencing. 3. Sequencing and genotyping of all samples collected up until the end of Jan-uary 2023. 4. Genetic analysis of these samples, to include: identification of parent-offspring pairs / trios, reconstruction of the best-fit distribution of dispersal dis-tances; a geographic map of genetic population size estimates; a genetic map of mink across the East of England. 5. Final output in the form of a report including a description of the methods used, detailed results and recommended next steps detailing how the results can be used to inform trapping projects. The report will include any con-straints, limitations and areas for future work and development. The report will be drafted using Microsoft Office software on the appropriate Natural England Template (to be supplied). Any detailed supporting information will be presented in annexes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c4cfcdb-a098-4948-8a17-f0ad656e0172 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 25 Nov 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,999 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATURAL ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WATERLIFE RECOVERY TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2022 at 12:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c4cfcdb-a098-4948-8a17-f0ad656e0172

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c4cfcdb-a098-4948-8a17-f0ad656e0172
  14th December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/9b139734-64e3-4f66-a8d7-233017a21e90

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