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title: "RDE780 - Exploring opportunities for eDNA and molecular datasets to underpin UK"
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# RDE780 - Exploring opportunities for eDNA and molecular datasets to underpin UK

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5203ac64-ccc1-4a98-9671-5c469bc1cf6b

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), based in London, has recently completed a tender process titled "RDE780 - Exploring opportunities for eDNA and molecular datasets to underpin UK." This procurement falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services, specifically focusing on the procurement of data products derived from DNA and molecular technologies. The contract covers various locations, including the United Kingdom and other British Oversea Territories. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total value of £75,331.74. The contract period starts on 5th May 2025 and ends on 27th October 2025, indicating that the procurement stage is currently in the Award phase. The final decision was made on 2nd May 2025, with Fera Science Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in York, being awarded the contract. 

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those with capabilities in molecular and DNA technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) focused on providing innovative solutions within the scientific research domain would be well-suited to compete in similar future solicitations. By collaborating with Defra, businesses can leverage their expertise to potentially influence advancements in governmental practices concerning DNA and molecular monitoring, thereby fostering growth and expanding their foothold in this specialist market.

## Notice

RDE780 4.1 - This 6-month review seeks to develop a greater understanding of the market for data products derived from DNA and molecular technologies in areas of Defra's competence, their current use cases, potential barriers to implementation, and opportunities for government to alleviate these. Specifically, we seek insight on how we can increase the impacts of knowledge assets derived from DNA and molecular monitoring technologies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5704df3c-758e-4eef-b1d1-e4fa50456b50 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 May 2025 - 27 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,331 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,331 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| 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 | FERA SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 May 2025 at 16:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5704df3c-758e-4eef-b1d1-e4fa50456b50

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5704df3c-758e-4eef-b1d1-e4fa50456b50
  2nd May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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