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title: "project_33411 - Otter eDNA Survey"
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# project_33411 - Otter eDNA Survey

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc61d1b6-c987-4a9e-8c18-89d612562200

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Otter eDNA Survey" was conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on research services within the environmental sector. This tender was completed, with an award date of 4th February 2022. The contract, valued at £60,000, had a tender period ending on 8th October 2021 and a contract duration from 25th January 2022 to 31st March 2022. The procurement method was a direct approach, specifically a single tender action due to being below the threshold.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses involved in environmental research and monitoring technologies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in DNA analysis, ecological surveys, or wildlife monitoring would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, leveraging their capabilities in innovative research and technology integration in conservation efforts.

## Notice

To test and improve our technological understanding of eDNA based monitoring methods for otters (Lutra lutra) - with University of Salford

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe2767d2-e511-41ee-b247-dc1a058e2a9d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 25 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,876 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2022 at 19:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe2767d2-e511-41ee-b247-dc1a058e2a9d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe2767d2-e511-41ee-b247-dc1a058e2a9d
  14th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f02abfb7-c0bc-441f-b2a7-9ae72a2fb600
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