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title: "Review of biases in metabarcoding primers for DNA analysis"
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# Review of biases in metabarcoding primers for DNA analysis

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-44cdb5ad-4e11-4ccf-95f4-9f94834c90af

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## Summary

Natural England has awarded a contract for the project titled "Review of biases in metabarcoding primers for DNA analysis" to The James Hutton Institute. The award date is 11th September 2023, and the total contract value is £16,250 GBP. The contract will be effective from 14th September 2023 to 26th January 2024.

The procurement process for the project involves a review of amplification bias in DNA metabarcoding, targeting the classification 73110000 - Research services. The project seeks to identify taxonomic groups not represented in current assays. The tender deadline for submitting quotations is 1st September 2023 at 12:00 PM. The project is suitable for SMEs, presenting business growth opportunities in the research services sector.

## Notice

This project involves a literature review into amplification bias in DNA metabarcoding and includes computational analysis to identify taxonomic groups of invertebrates that are not being represented in current metabarcoding assays. 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 nicholas.dunn@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 01/09/2023. 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. 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/acb5e2dc-7f96-4be4-a115-e2825733f8bd |
| 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 | 20 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 13 Sep 2023 - 26 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,250 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE JAMES HUTTON INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2023 at 09:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acb5e2dc-7f96-4be4-a115-e2825733f8bd
- 15 Aug 2023 at 07:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9be5f28a-a228-42b7-8b21-89f240eaf4b6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acb5e2dc-7f96-4be4-a115-e2825733f8bd
  20th November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9be5f28a-a228-42b7-8b21-89f240eaf4b6
  15th August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7aa109c4-5389-4b88-b7df-50ed1f6075c9
  RFQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0da19857-1ee0-44c9-9300-57d92ffbeb0f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f6987d91-be81-44b7-bd00-0ff18fe155c3

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