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title: "Supply of eDNA kits for pond sampling by citizen scientists"
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# Supply of eDNA kits for pond sampling by citizen scientists

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-55977813-4a8e-4ef9-9539-4cd8013a019c

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## Summary

Natural England has awarded a contract for the supply of eDNA kits for pond sampling by citizen scientists. The tender, with the title "Supply of eDNA kits for pond sampling by citizen scientists," falls under the goods procurement category. The procurement method used was a direct procurement, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period started on 7th February 2023 and ended on 24th February 2023. The tender period concluded on 6th February 2023. The total contract value is £10,775 in GBP. The award was granted to Sylphium Molecular Ecology, and the buyer is Natural England, located in Nottingham, England.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs, that specialize in providing PCR equipment to engage in supplying eDNA sampling kits. Interested businesses should have the capability to deliver 350 complete eDNA sampling kits suitable for collection from pond water by citizen scientists. The contract's suitability criteria indicate a preference for small to medium-sized enterprises. Sylphium Molecular Ecology, the awarded supplier, operates at a large scale and focuses on molecular ecology. Businesses interested in similar contracts in the future should monitor Natural England's procurement activities for potential future opportunities.

## Notice

Supply of 350 complete eDNA sampling kits (plus extra items) suitable for collection of an eDNA sample from pond water by citizen scientists. Must contain SylphiumTM dual capsule filters for eDNA capture.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/335aecdf-8072-4360-8183-73a255bfd469 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 7 Feb 2023 - 24 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,620 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,775 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 4LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SYLPHIUM MOLECULAR ECOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38950000 - Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2023 at 16:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/335aecdf-8072-4360-8183-73a255bfd469

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/335aecdf-8072-4360-8183-73a255bfd469
  3rd March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/c009c212-e698-4b3d-abdd-e8c4b44adb2e

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