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title: "Sussex Woods Pilot - Diet Analysis Study"
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# Sussex Woods Pilot - Diet Analysis Study

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-66b46496-16cd-4056-bbaa-c85e35cf633c

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## Summary

The Sussex Woods Pilot - Diet Analysis Study is a public procurement initiative organised by Natural England, aimed at analysing deer stomach contents through eDNA analysis and metabarcoding to identify individual plant species consumed. The project is classified under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The primary location for service delivery is the South East region of the United Kingdom. This procurement was conducted under an open procedure, with the tender stage completed and the project awarded to the Queen Mary University of London. The contract started on 20th January 2025 and is set to end on 30th May 2025. The initial tender was published on 20th December 2024, with submissions closing on 13th January 2025.

This procurement project offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in bioinformatics, laboratory processing, and environmental research. Companies equipped to handle sample preparation, analysis, and reporting of biological data could find this tender attractive. The project's suitability is geared towards Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), giving them potential leverage in the research and development sector. Businesses in the Southeast region with expertise in ecological studies and consultancy services could significantly benefit from such initiatives, enhancing their portfolios and fostering partnerships within academia and research institutions.

## Notice

To carry out eDNA analysis & metabarcoding of 200 no. deer stomach content samples to determine dietary composition to individual plant species level. Work required includes all sample preparation, lab processing, bioinformatics analysis and reporting. 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 steve.walker@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00 13/01/2025. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to steve.walker@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/18fe0b01-c545-4d9d-b05d-36964a6eccaa |
| 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 | 28 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2025 - 30 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,000 |
| 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 | CHICHESTER |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO18 9BN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Chichester |
| Electoral ward | Lavant |
| Westminster constituency | Chichester |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QUEEN MARY UNIVERSITY OF LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 May 2025 at 09:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18fe0b01-c545-4d9d-b05d-36964a6eccaa
- 20 Dec 2024 at 08:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f952987-507c-442b-bec5-8284dba6dea1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18fe0b01-c545-4d9d-b05d-36964a6eccaa
  28th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f952987-507c-442b-bec5-8284dba6dea1
  20th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/25aa96fd-f1db-40d3-ad6a-74d097861642
  RFQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f0fa3f44-a30c-4a8c-99cc-13039094d7eb
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5cdb797d-c561-4f7e-a313-e678d9d7cf26
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a59a8d11-8407-415e-acbd-517c0085d6f6
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0de2471f-0540-4202-9daf-df0f30cf6338
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/f4aa77cd-c661-4694-a6c8-0a5bbf5d9ab3

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