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title: "Provision of eDNA Kits and Analysis for District Level Licensing Monitoring"
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# Provision of eDNA Kits and Analysis for District Level Licensing Monitoring

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9135f867-ad31-4def-b1ca-9fa6d492aa17

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## Summary

The procurement for the "Provision of eDNA Kits and Analysis for District Level Licensing Monitoring" is conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, based in London, England. This contract falls under the environmental monitoring services category and has been classified under the CPV code 71313450. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with a contract value of £342,000 awarded to Orchid Cellmark Ltd. The contract is set to commence on 25th January 2021 and will run until 31st July 2023, having been published on 1st October 2020 and the tender period closing on 3rd November 2020.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for SMEs and businesses specialising in environmental monitoring and analysis. Companies offering eDNA kits and related analytical services would be particularly well-suited to compete for future tenders like this one, fostering growth and collaboration in the environmental sector. With the increasing emphasis on ecological compliance and monitoring, businesses engaged in these services can expand their operations and contribute to environmental sustainability initiatives.

## Notice

To establish a contract for the procurement of eDNA kit and analysis packages to be used for monitoring ponds created and restored under Natural England's District Level Licensing Schemes, for the 2021 -23 Survey Seasons Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36cd58b7-1999-41d9-8698-1e87f7d5c641 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 25 Jan 2021 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £342,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| 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 | ORCHID CELLMARK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71313450 - Environmental monitoring for construction
- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2021 at 11:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36cd58b7-1999-41d9-8698-1e87f7d5c641
- 1 Oct 2020 at 12:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8da322c4-baf6-49cb-a0a0-1a1e2c6df5be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36cd58b7-1999-41d9-8698-1e87f7d5c641
  9th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8da322c4-baf6-49cb-a0a0-1a1e2c6df5be
  1st October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/726d5917-1d8a-4850-9a4a-88df703674eb
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