--- title: "Extraction and analysis of Great Crested Newt eDNA samples via single species and metabarcoding" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cce39fa8-acd7-4786-8d79-985d37b5c0c8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cce39fa8-acd7-4786-8d79-985d37b5c0c8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cce39fa8-acd7-4786-8d79-985d37b5c0c8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cce39fa8-acd7-4786-8d79-985d37b5c0c8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2023-10-30" --- # Extraction and analysis of Great Crested Newt eDNA samples via single species and metabarcoding Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cce39fa8-acd7-4786-8d79-985d37b5c0c8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cce39fa8-acd7-4786-8d79-985d37b5c0c8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cce39fa8-acd7-4786-8d79-985d37b5c0c8.json) ## Summary The buying organization, Natural England, is inviting tenders for the project "Extraction and analysis of Great Crested Newt eDNA samples via single species and metabarcoding" in the industry category of research laboratory services. The procurement stage is currently active, with a contract period from 24th July 2023 to 31st December 2023. Suppliers need to submit their quotations by 12 midday on 3rd July 2023. The project is located in England, United Kingdom, and the procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold). This tender by Natural England offers opportunities for businesses in the services sector, especially those providing research laboratory services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this tender. The project involves DNA extraction and analysis, with a contract value of £20,000. Interested businesses should consider submitting their proposals by the specified deadline to potentially secure this contract and contribute to the project's successful completion. ## Notice This project involves DNA extraction and analysis from filters for single species GCN assay on ~100 samples and metabarcoding with 2 primers on a subset of samples. Results to be written up in a Natural England commissioned report and data, including FASTQ files to be submitted as outputs. 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 debbie.leatherland@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 03/07/2023. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to debbie.leatherland@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/a1eaa885-9417-4dc7-8397-62aa28e28e16 | | 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 | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Jul 2023 | | Contract period | 16 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £15,705 | | 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 | RSK ADAS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73111000 - Research laboratory services ## Release History - 30 Oct 2023 at 11:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1eaa885-9417-4dc7-8397-62aa28e28e16 - 23 Jun 2023 at 07:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3ca4089-c13a-49e5-9fe8-8879dbe9607a - 13 Jun 2023 at 16:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3ca4089-c13a-49e5-9fe8-8879dbe9607a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1eaa885-9417-4dc7-8397-62aa28e28e16 30th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3ca4089-c13a-49e5-9fe8-8879dbe9607a 23rd June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9ad81650-d0ac-4b69-b6f3-f7046e6aa528 Request for Quotation - GCN Analysis - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/19febf9c-d4fd-426b-9deb-13aac228b2a5 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bb7a5e9a-eaf1-4133-ab65-c9d67d344e9e - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6e0f9af9-bd34-4331-8293-dfc927b2cc79 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/9dfd78d0-e0dc-4c9f-8e4f-ca52672f3145 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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