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title: "Understanding the effectiveness of environmental DNA (eDNA) techniques for detection of marine mammals: Lab analysis and reporting contract"
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# Understanding the effectiveness of environmental DNA (eDNA) techniques for detection of marine mammals: Lab analysis and reporting contract

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b943cb0-409b-4d68-9b6d-08ed1df61fca

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## Summary

Natural England has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Understanding the effectiveness of environmental DNA (eDNA) techniques for detection of marine mammals: Lab analysis and reporting contract". This contract falls under the research services category (CPV code 73110000) and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was an open procedure (below threshold), suitable for SMEs but not for VCSEs, with the contract valued at £48,500. The tender period ended on 9th September 2024 with the contract starting on 11th October 2024 and ending on 28th February 2025. Key contacts for this procurement included Samantha Parker and Nicholas Dunn from Natural England, headquartered in Norwich.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in environmental DNA analysis and marine biology research. The contract involves the collection and lab analysis of eDNA samples, with the final reporting due by February 2025. Businesses equipped with the capability for metabarcoding and detailed reporting will find this project well-suited to their expertise. Engaging in this contract can not only provide financial gain but also bolster a company's standing in the niche market of marine environmental research services.

## Notice

Natural England seeks a lab partner for the analysis and reporting of marine environmental DNA (eDNA) samples for the understanding of this technique for marine mammal surveying. Samples will be collected in late summer 2024 and provided to the lab for metabarcoding analysis, with expected reporting delivery in February 2025. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to Samantha.Parker@naturalengland.org.uk by 1200 BST on 9th September 2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to Nicholas.Dunn@naturalengland.org.uk and Samantha.Parker@naturalengland.org.uk by 30th August 2024 at midday. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/261abb03-063f-44f8-b794-806ad15b4152 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 10 Oct 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,500 |
| 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 | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR3 1UB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Thorpe Hamlet |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APPLIED GENOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2024 at 09:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/261abb03-063f-44f8-b794-806ad15b4152
- 19 Aug 2024 at 14:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22e457d3-212a-459e-a411-8debd0ee1bca
- 19 Aug 2024 at 14:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22e457d3-212a-459e-a411-8debd0ee1bca
- 19 Aug 2024 at 09:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22e457d3-212a-459e-a411-8debd0ee1bca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/261abb03-063f-44f8-b794-806ad15b4152
  22nd November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22e457d3-212a-459e-a411-8debd0ee1bca
  19th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/680b936a-57a4-44fc-9a33-85fc060df07a
  RFQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/af430bf4-5c69-4d20-a949-51d70108cb67
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cc3790db-4b74-449a-a23a-d22550514640
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/51d88300-7ff3-469c-a548-d61371d79185
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/41761965-b047-4dc7-ab48-15c9edecc936
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d3cd8a16-65a3-4146-bbb4-1a4956bb0ddd
  RFQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/56c6b75c-70c4-4b9e-992d-b71cfd869765

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