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title: "Review and analysis of metabarcoding primers and DNA reference libraries for mammals occurring in the UK"
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# Review and analysis of metabarcoding primers and DNA reference libraries for mammals occurring in the UK

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e70cb93-5d96-4380-9972-2ba7aef9176e

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## Summary

Natural England has initiated a procurement process for the project titled "Review and analysis of metabarcoding primers and DNA reference libraries for mammals occurring in the UK." This falls under the industry category of "Research and development services and related consultancy services" (CPV 73000000). The project will be conducted in the United Kingdom and involves an open procurement method below the threshold. The tender is currently active with a deadline for quotations to be submitted by 13:00 on 4th September 2024. The procurement stage is in the 'Tender' phase, with the contract period expected to start on 23rd September 2024 and conclude by 31st January 2025. Interested parties should contact Debbie Leatherland at Natural England via monitoring.innovation@naturalengland.org.uk for clarifications.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in eDNA metabarcoding, molecular biology research, and ecological consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply. Given the project's focus on analysing and consolidating DNA primer data for mammal studies in the UK, businesses with expertise in bioinformatics, genetic sequencing, and environmental data analysis will find this project well-suited to their skillsets and could benefit significantly from the exposure and experience gained from working with Natural England.

## Notice

This project aims to: investigate the most frequently used primers when investigating mammals through eDNA metabarcoding; look at the sequence coverage of these markers for mammals occurring in the UK in open access reference libraries and the confidence we can have in the sequences; look at primer bias through in silico analysis; and bring this information together into a single document that can be referred to when providing guidance. 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 monitoring.innovation@naturalengland.org.uk by 13:00 on 04/09/2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to monitoring.innovation@naturalengland.org.uk . Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers. Contract values stated above are VAT exclusive.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19b90f40-9112-4642-92dc-8329487785fa |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2024 at 16:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19b90f40-9112-4642-92dc-8329487785fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19b90f40-9112-4642-92dc-8329487785fa
  31st July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eb279398-7f06-4b75-8103-fe0f234f6e9a
  RFQ document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a588bded-616c-49f8-be37-fa3414728280
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2587c31b-3c29-4bf8-b16f-07b715266055

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