--- title: "eDNA Kits, analysis of returned samples, and associated reporting" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8b885ee4-635e-49f0-9b1e-21a92a9b04d3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8b885ee4-635e-49f0-9b1e-21a92a9b04d3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b885ee4-635e-49f0-9b1e-21a92a9b04d3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b885ee4-635e-49f0-9b1e-21a92a9b04d3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2023-11-16" --- # eDNA Kits, analysis of returned samples, and associated reporting Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b885ee4-635e-49f0-9b1e-21a92a9b04d3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8b885ee4-635e-49f0-9b1e-21a92a9b04d3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b885ee4-635e-49f0-9b1e-21a92a9b04d3.json) ## Summary Natural England is seeking a Contracting Laboratory for the supply of eDNA kits and analysis services to support habitat monitoring efforts for Great Crested Newts in various regions across England. The tender, titled "eDNA Kits, analysis of returned samples, and associated reporting", falls under the main procurement category of services with a tender deadline of December 18, 2023. The contract period is set to start on February 12, 2024, and end on February 11, 2028. This open procedure tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the environmental monitoring and laboratory services industry, with a focus on sustainable stewardship of land and sea under UK legislation. This procurement process by Natural England offers growth opportunities for businesses involved in environmental monitoring and laboratory services. Businesses capable of providing eDNA kits, sample analysis, and reporting services for habitat monitoring projects across England, particularly related to Great Crested Newts conservation efforts, are well-suited to compete. The tender, aimed at achieving Favourable Conservation Status for protected species, encourages Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to participate in contributing towards sustainable ecosystem stewardship and conservation goals outlined by the authority. ## Notice This opportunity is advertised by Defra group Commercial on behalf of Natural England. Natural England is the government's advisor on the natural environment. Natural England provide practical advice, grounded in science, on how best to safeguard England's natural wealth for the benefit of everyone. Natural England's remit is to ensure sustainable stewardship of the land and sea so that people and nature can thrive. It is our responsibility to see that England's rich natural environment can adapt and survive intact for future generations to enjoy. For further information please visit Welcome to GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Great crested newts (Triturus cristatus; GCN) are fully protected under European and domestic legislation and the Habitats Directive places an obligation on the United Kingdom (UK) to achieve their Favourable Conservation Status (FCS, as defined by Article 2 of the Habitats Directive). Natural England are looking to appoint a Contracting Laboratory (the Contractor) for the supply and distribution of eDNA kits to Habitat Delivery Bodies (HBDs) completing surveys across England, and for the provision of laboratory analysis of returned samples and associated reporting to Natural England (the Authority) that will deliver the data to be used to monitor the success of habitat creation associated with District Licensing strategies for GCN. The monitoring will enable review and where necessary adjustment to ensure that schemes are contributing towards the FCS of the species. In addition, this Contract is looking to gather more evidence to contribute to a further update of the WC1067 protocol (Appendix A). This shall be carried out across Natural England led District Level Licensing scheme areas in England. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c076b58-b80c-48fa-a848-a658420a84e1 | | Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Nov 2023 | | Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Feb 2024 - 11 Feb 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 71900000 - Laboratory services - 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction ## Release History - 16 Nov 2023 at 10:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c076b58-b80c-48fa-a848-a658420a84e1 - 16 Nov 2023 at 10:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/348641a2-bd88-4f7b-9f99-fd167c40e386 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c076b58-b80c-48fa-a848-a658420a84e1 16th November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/348641a2-bd88-4f7b-9f99-fd167c40e386 16th November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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