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title: "eDNA Kits, analysis of returned samples, and associated reporting - Lot 1"
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# eDNA Kits, analysis of returned samples, and associated reporting - Lot 1

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4fddb4e3-45c3-4c53-94fc-5c5c9283228b

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## Summary

Natural England has awarded a contract for the supply of eDNA Kits, analysis of returned samples, and associated reporting to Orchid Cellmark Ltd. The procurement process was categorised as "Environmental monitoring other than for construction" and utilised an Open procedure. The contract value is £273,000, with a contract period from 21st February 2024 to 20th February 2025.

This tender for eDNA services by Natural England provides opportunities for businesses in the environmental monitoring sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises would be well-suited to compete in this open procurement process. The deadline for tender submission was 18th December 2023, and the contract was awarded on 22nd February 2024. The contract is expected to impact District Level Licensing Monitoring activities.

## Notice

eDNA Kits, analysis of returned samples, and associated reporting for District Level Licensing Monitoring

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7213e769-d893-402d-aa8d-2787acf9895e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 21 Feb 2024 - 20 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £273,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £273,000 |
| 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 | ORCHID CELLMARK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2024 at 10:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7213e769-d893-402d-aa8d-2787acf9895e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7213e769-d893-402d-aa8d-2787acf9895e
  20th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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