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title: "RDE 460 eDNA method development and baseline survey"
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# RDE 460 eDNA method development and baseline survey

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f0314966-a3c6-4dc2-895b-dc509ac8c441

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## Summary

The Environment Agency has awarded a contract for the project titled "RDE 460 eDNA method development and baseline survey". The project aims to enhance understanding of microbial and stygobitic species in groundwater ecosystems using environmental DNA. The contract value amounts to £89,921.43 GBP. The procurement method was selective, with the contract period starting on February 1, 2024, and ending on March 31, 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the research and development consultancy services sector. Suitable businesses, especially SMEs, can benefit from competing in this tender process. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the Environment Agency being the buying organisation. The deadline for tender submissions was November 30, 2023. The project is located in multiple regions, including the UK and British Oversea Territories, among others.

## Notice

The aim of this project is to enhance our understanding and detection of microbial and stygobitic species in groundwater ecosystems using environmental DNA (eDNA). The ultimate goal is to establish a reliable and efficient protocol for eDNA collection and analysis of microbes and stygobites, contributing to the broader understanding of biodiversity and health in groundwater ecosystems. RDE 460 Sublot 5.2. This contract was awarded by the Environment Agency.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1e58221-1cf9-44f9-a2d3-43b300aa6745 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £89,921 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £89,921 |
| 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 | ENVIRONMENT AGENCY |
| 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 | UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY (UKCEH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2024 at 10:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1e58221-1cf9-44f9-a2d3-43b300aa6745

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1e58221-1cf9-44f9-a2d3-43b300aa6745
  27th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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