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title: "Research DNA metabarcoding"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fcf82347-c688-4301-840b-412a1dad1925"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION, ACTING THROUGH FORESTRY ENGLAND (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS FORESTRY ENGLAND)"
published: "2022-09-08"
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# Research DNA metabarcoding

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION, ACTING THROUGH FORESTRY ENGLAND (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS FORESTRY ENGLAND)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fcf82347-c688-4301-840b-412a1dad1925

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission, acting through Forestry England, has initiated a tender process for the research project titled "Research DNA metabarcoding" in the services industry category. The procurement method is an open procedure with a value of £1,000,000. The tender period ends on 13th October 2022, and the contract period is from 14th November 2022 to 13th November 2026.

This opportunity is well-suited for businesses experienced in research and development services and related consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate. Interested parties should note that the buyer is located in Bristol, UK, and the tender offers potential growth prospects for companies involved in eDNA and DNA analysis through metabarcoding.

## Notice

We intend to award a Framework Agreement for the analysis of eDNA and DNA through metabarcoding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/faf62d10-21c6-45e8-a17c-016611a55dd5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Nov 2022 - 13 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORESTRY COMMISSION, ACTING THROUGH FORESTRY ENGLAND (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS FORESTRY ENGLAND) |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2022 at 18:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/faf62d10-21c6-45e8-a17c-016611a55dd5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/faf62d10-21c6-45e8-a17c-016611a55dd5
  8th September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services./K429P38BF3
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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