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title: "Efficacy of DNA sequencing on samples of terrestrial invertebrates 2018-19"
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# Efficacy of DNA sequencing on samples of terrestrial invertebrates 2018-19

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ddee2282-4c2a-42e7-ac17-057075ba84b0

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which seeks to evaluate the efficacy of DNA sequencing on terrestrial invertebrate samples collected under Natural England survey protocols. This contract, titled "Efficacy of DNA sequencing on samples of terrestrial invertebrates 2018-19," falls under the environmental services category and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is marked by an open tender procedure, which has concluded, with the submission deadline occurring on 30 October 2018. The contract period was established from 28 November 2018 to 28 February 2019, with a total contract value of £21,032.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the environmental consultancy and scientific research sectors, particularly those specialising in DNA analysis and ecological studies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project requires expertise in innovative DNA techniques and cost analysis methodologies. Companies that can demonstrate reliability in identification processes and offer cost-effective solutions are well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Invertebrate samples collected using Natural England survey protocols will be analysed using appropriate DNA techniques, to provide a comparison to traditional techniques (data will be supplied). Information will be collected to ascertain the following for each of the two methods: - How reliable and accurate is the DNA species identification? - How much does each method cost (in time and money)? - How long does the identification process take? - Can abundance be inferred as part of DNA sequencing? In addition, the following questions should be addressed: - How reliable is BOLD, or other databases available to the contractor, for undertaking invertebrate identification? A reference collection will not be made available. - Is there a need to review collection and storage methods for DNA sequencing of terrestrial invertebrates? 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/ce0c546c-843c-4f0f-978b-47982e2f4508 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 28 Nov 2018 - 28 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,032 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,032 |
| 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 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough |
| Local authority | Peterborough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Peterborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RSK ADAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 4 Jan 2019 at 11:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce0c546c-843c-4f0f-978b-47982e2f4508
- 5 Oct 2018 at 09:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/090ee834-a873-486b-89c4-09c4569c6c73

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce0c546c-843c-4f0f-978b-47982e2f4508
  4th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/090ee834-a873-486b-89c4-09c4569c6c73
  5th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b8d6b982-ed56-4ef1-aff9-7bdc81f0d923
  n/a

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