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title: "Review and Development of Marine Benthic Monitoring Protocol"
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# Review and Development of Marine Benthic Monitoring Protocol

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-08069e92-daf2-4116-b2e7-16915a7bb04b

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the "Review and Development of Marine Benthic Monitoring Protocol" project, initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal located in Bristol, England. The procurement is classified under research and development services, with the tender having an open procedure method and is currently in the active phase. Key dates include a tender period ending on 20 January 2021, and a contract period starting on 8 February 2021 and concluding on 31 March 2021. This opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) primarily within the services sector, which is relevant to marine environmental monitoring.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in environmental consultancy and research services, particularly those with expertise in DNA-based monitoring techniques and marine habitats. Companies that can provide procedural guidance and best practices related to environmental monitoring are encouraged to compete, enhancing their reputation and expanding their client base within the public sector. The open procedure format allows multiple interested parties to participate, fostering competition and innovation in developing best practices for ecological assessments.

## Notice

This joint NE and JNCC project aims to develop procedural guidance for best practice on the use of DNA-based techniques to monitor benthic habitats alongside existing UK subtidal monitoring surveys. Specifically, the project will deliver a standard protocol for collection and preservation of samples from the benthic environment for DNA analysis. It will build upon any existing guidance or best practice available from published or grey literature to provide a robust, repeatable protocol to support the marine monitoring scientist who wishes to use these techniques to meet their monitoring objectives.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/762831a9-4a6b-4ba7-afa1-e0d50555e94f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2021 at 18:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/762831a9-4a6b-4ba7-afa1-e0d50555e94f
- 6 Jan 2021 at 18:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/762831a9-4a6b-4ba7-afa1-e0d50555e94f
- 6 Jan 2021 at 17:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/762831a9-4a6b-4ba7-afa1-e0d50555e94f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/762831a9-4a6b-4ba7-afa1-e0d50555e94f
  6th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/
  e-Tendering Portal

## Provenance

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