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title: "Interpreting DNA data for the assessment of river phytobenthos"
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# Interpreting DNA data for the assessment of river phytobenthos

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb6f1f25-b4b8-4cd0-8c33-8ceac318294f

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs, involves the tender titled "Interpreting DNA data for the assessment of river phytobenthos". This opportunity falls under the research services category and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement method is classified as an open procedure and is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period commencing on 4th October 2021 and concluding on 31st March 2022. Tenders were to be submitted by 5:00 PM on 24th September 2021, with a contract valued at £50,000 and a minimum value of £25,000.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in research and environmental services. Companies that are well-suited to compete include small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in bioinformatics, ecology, and data analysis. Successful bidders may leverage this contract for further collaborations within the environmental sector and expand their portfolio by engaging in future initiatives related to phytobenthic assessments.

## Notice

Re-evaluation of the match between DNA (NGS) and light nicroscopy data for benthic diatoms using improved DNA barcode reference database and new bioniformatic pipelines on an existing dataset, plus exploration of the potential for different approaches to the analysis of DNA data for the assessment of the wider phytobenthic community, using existing DNA data and associated environmental information, leading to recommendations for further work in this area. Additional information: To apply please respond to the attached Invitation to Quote. Email your response to jo-anne.pitt@environment-agency.gov.uk. Tenders to be received no later than 1700h on Friday 24 September 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e497f20-c48a-44ee-9d93-f99e237402b7 |
| 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 | 26 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 13 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,042 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UKCEH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 26 Oct 2021 at 08:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e497f20-c48a-44ee-9d93-f99e237402b7
- 2 Sep 2021 at 09:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3daa1f3-e8c2-425f-812b-65ca3fc33054

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e497f20-c48a-44ee-9d93-f99e237402b7
  26th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3daa1f3-e8c2-425f-812b-65ca3fc33054
  2nd September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cff5fd47-0352-46c2-9ea0-d6e7ad3ad3b5
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/28a9adae-52af-4c3f-ad59-03f5682450ae

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