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title: "COR0924 Survey DNA Analysis"
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# COR0924 Survey DNA Analysis

Buyer: JNCC SUPPORT CO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fcb27719-4603-40bb-b301-9c76cb43e44e

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## Summary

JNCC SUPPORT CO invited tenders for a project titled "COR0924 Survey DNA Analysis" to analyse benthic DNA samples collected during the COR0924 survey to a region offshore of St Kilda in Autumn 2024. This contract aims to address research gaps in the detection of benthic species offshore using metaprobes. The contract period extends from 14 October 2024 to 28 February 2025, with key deliverables including the analysis of up to 80 DNA samples, reporting, and storing samples for potential future use. The contract, valued at £30,000, follows an open procedure (below threshold), and the tender stage ended on 3 October 2024, with expected contract completion by March 2025. Applied Genomics Limited was awarded the contract amounting to £23,940 on 11 October 2024.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in marine DNA analysis, laboratory services, and related research activities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), in particular, will find this project attractive due to its manageable scope and the open procurement method designed to encourage competitive bids. Companies experienced in hydrographic, oceanographic instruments, and laboratory services would be well-suited to compete, given the technical requirements and potential for future collaboration with JNCC and other similar projects, fostering business growth through innovative marine research and environmental monitoring.

## Notice

2. Contract Summary JNCC wishes to commission a contract to undertake analysis of benthic DNA samples that will be collected during the COR0924 survey to a region offshore of St Kilda in Autumn 2024. Bidders are invited to provide a quote to include: * Cost of analysis per sample for up to 80 DNA samples; * Cost of reporting; and * Cost of storing actual samples for one year in case of future analyses dependent on funding. The contract, with any remedial actions following JNCC's quality checks, will need to be fully completed by March 2025. 3. Project Background and Aims Metaprobes have been increasingly used in recent years to passively collect DNA from marine habitats. They have the potential to provide a relatively cheap and minimal extra effort method of sampling DNA in marine ecosystems, complementing existing traditional survey methods. Metaprobes have been deployed in inshore waters but there is limited understanding of their use in offshore waters. JNCC aim to address this research gap by asking the overarching question: Can we detect benthic species offshore using eDNA collected with metaprobes? JNCC will be collaborating with Agri-Food and Bioscience Institute (AFBI) to undertake an offshore survey aboard the RV Corystes to a region offshore of St Kilda (survey code COR0924). The survey will depart Belfast Harbour on 26th September 2024 and return to the same port on 11th October 2024. During the survey, 36 sledge camera tows (Figure 1) will be conducted, providing an ideal opportunity to test collecting eDNA using metaprobes in the offshore benthic environment and to compare findings with benthic imagery. There is a risk that metaprobes may become clogged with sediment, impacting the ability to passively filter water and collect eDNA. This will be investigated through the study's experimental design by placing mesh around half of the metaprobes deployed. From outputs of the DNA analysis and camera sledge tows, JNCC aim to answer the following questions: 1. Does the species richness of benthic organisms detected vary between eDNA and imagery? 2. Does community composition of benthic organisms detected vary between eDNA and imagery? 3. Does species richness differ between metaprobes deployed with mesh and no mesh? 4. How many metaprobes are required to achieve a complete dataset? Additional information: You are invited by JNCC Support Co (JNCC) to submit a tender for the supply of works or services required under the above project. If interested, you should download and carefully read the documents contained within the zip file.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a00125e7-a48e-487a-af17-1536e9082687 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Oct 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,940 |
| 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 | JNCC SUPPORT CO |
| Locality | PETERBOROUGH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE2 8YY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough |
| Local authority | Peterborough |
| Electoral ward | Fletton and Stanground |
| Westminster constituency | North West Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APPLIED GENOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 38290000 - Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79311300 - Survey analysis services

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2024 at 10:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a00125e7-a48e-487a-af17-1536e9082687
- 2 Oct 2024 at 12:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cf401c6-3338-4a9f-bdf3-17b7135aa687
- 13 Sep 2024 at 11:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cf401c6-3338-4a9f-bdf3-17b7135aa687

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a00125e7-a48e-487a-af17-1536e9082687
  8th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cf401c6-3338-4a9f-bdf3-17b7135aa687
  2nd October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b3c4464f-33ce-4c24-a1d2-9f61019b15f0
  This project will undertake the analysis of benthic DNA samples that will be collected during the COR0924 survey to a region offshore of St Kilda in Autumn 2024. Bidders are invited to provide a quote to include: * Cost of analysis per sample for up to 80 DNA samples; * Cost of reporting; and * Cost of storing actual samples for one year in case of future analyses dependent on funding. The contract, with any remedial actions following JNCC's quality checks, will need to be fully completed by March 2025.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c0573550-6131-441c-a61d-91c7628740d3
  Clarification to bidders question & answers log
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fd2c2b7e-4213-4239-9df8-5a4f625397ea
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/29e6a232-e25b-47b9-bc6d-b56be6bd41af

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